Diclofenac User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Anonymous
• May 31, 2011

Diclofenac for Back Pain "Because of an auto accident a year ago, I had a partial separation of my right sacroiliac joint. I've taken Advil, Celebrex, and Mobic, along with steroid injections, and received little or no pain relief. Zipsor is the only medication I've taken that has reduced the inflammation long enough for the joint to begin to heal, thus giving my pain relief."

• Foo...
• June 25, 2016

For Osteoarthritis "I have been using diclofenac capsules for over 10 years. It was first introduced to me for heel spurs and it produced excellent results. I can control the pain from heel spurs anytime it comes on. You must use it on a full stomach. Whilst I understand you can use it for longer periods, I do not use it consecutively for more than seven days. I take a few days break and use it again. I now use it for knee joint pain, osteoarthritis, and again it is working wonders - within two days, one a day, 100 mg, passes the pain completely. Again, I use it sparingly because of the warnings of the side effects. It is a wonder drug for me, but generally, doctors do not recommend it. It was first introduced to me in India, and I have continued using it."

• jfe...
• December 14, 2009

Diclofenac for Back Pain "I am a longtime sufferer of sciatica. I have taken as much as 3600 mg of ibuprofen with only minor relief. My PCP gave me some samples on Tuesday. I took 1 Zipsor before flying from Albuquerque to Houston and had relief within the hour and for 3 full days afterward. I had no side effects."

• Ros...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 29, 2015

Diclofenac for Pain "I was in agony for weeks and barely able to walk. Absolutely nothing stopped my sciatica pain, and I tried everything. Within one hour of taking Zipsor, the pain was gone. I don't know what's in it, but it literally saved my life. Thank you for your wonderful product."

• Cam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 20, 2016

Diclofenac for Migraine "Cambia is diclofenac potassium. This company added flavor consisting of mint and anise (licorice flavor). Also, they added aspartame, which is not a good thing. They charge hundreds of dollars for only nine powders. The actual drug of diclofenac potassium is cheap, and you get a 30-day supply. I just crushed the pill into a powder and took it with water just like the Cambia...worked just as fast and tasted better, because it had no taste. Don't be fooled by the makers of Cambia. It is just another EpiPen scandal story."

• Deb...
• January 29, 2017

For Pain "I have been diagnosed with severe fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, and degenerative arthritis. I have been in such horrific pain for so long that quite often I cry from it. I have taken narcotics off and on for other reasons, and they did help some. I refuse to take them for control. OTC meds do not help. I have had one hip replacement and am having the other one soon. My rheumatologist gave me a script this past week for Diclofenac Sod EC 75 mg tab 2x day. It is my miracle! Absolutely NO pain, bones, joints, skin, muscles, anywhere! I can wake up with no pain or stiffness and walk immediately straight up! I feel wonderful! Praise God for this med!"

• pie...
• November 2, 2013

Diclofenac for Osteoarthritis "1 pill twice a day. Voltaren effective until it caused severe swelling of my entire legs and hands. The increased edema put pressure on my bursa in both hips and on the nerves leaving my groin and going into my legs. All of this pressure caused electrical shocks in my thighs. I took a diuretic, but it didn't remove the fluid from my thighs."

• bel...
• August 3, 2017

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I was diagnosed with RA 32 years ago. My initial treatment was Myocrisin (gold injections) and diclofenac during flare-ups. After 18 years, the Myocrisin was not working, so medication was changed. Since then, quality of life has not been good, and the only relief from pain was diclofenac, which settled things down in 1-2 days. Now told it was being discouraged from use, so taken off it. All the alternatives have not worked, so persuaded a new rheumatologist to reinstate it for a short while, and life was good again. I had no side effects from this drug. When a flare-up occurs, I take 2 in the day, 75 mg, and everything quietens down. Then it may be weeks before another attack. To me, it is a wonder drug. All drugs are a risk, and for me, this is good."

• Cri...
• August 3, 2009

Diclofenac for Osteoarthritis "I have been taking Voltaren since I herniated a disc in my lumbar spine in 1999. I have had NO adverse reactions. I have had 2 surgeries, the last in 2007, and was off my medication for 8 months, and as soon as I took 1 tablet, I could feel the difference! I highly recommend this medication to all my friends and anyone who needs an anti-inflammatory."

• Rob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 1, 2021

Diclofenac for Osteoarthritis "Suffering knee pain diagnosed as mild osteoarthritis. Tried many different oils and creams and then paid for a tube of Voltaren emulgel. Garbage, this company should be charged with fraud, may as well rubbed with nothing. Please don't waste your money on this rubbish."

• The...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 4, 2016

Diclofenac for Migraine "Mama said, 'If it's too good to be true, it probably is.' Except for Cambia. This is good stuff. I get headaches so often I don't notice unless it's a bad one. Relief comes within 10 to 15 minutes. Maybe even less on an empty stomach. Pain, throbbing, sensitivity, all of it. Best part: I can take it at work (elementary special needs teacher) with no impairment, drowsiness, or pesky side effects whatsoever. That's a BIG deal when working with kids. I keep two packets in my wallet at all times. PS: The taste, mint and black jellybeans, was hard for me to swallow at first. But it's no worse than NyQuil or Robitussin or any of the other horrid things we take to feel better. So what?"

• Cal...
• July 18, 2015

Diclofenac for Pain "I have an undiagnosed arthritic condition in my upper back and neck. I've been to a pain specialist that threw strong drugs at me that didn't work. I'm seeing a rheumatologist for a diagnosis (possibly fibromyalgia, my GP said) in a couple of months, but my general practitioner has been treating me till then. I've tried three different prescription medications, and they did nothing. The second day on this medication, I started getting some relief in my back. It's not 100% gone, but it really eases my pain. The unfortunate side effect with any NSAID is thin blood, resulting in bruising. I have a bleeding autoimmune disorder, so it's not the best combo. But I feel like as a first, there's promising relief. I hope it continues."

• Geo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 26, 2020

Diclofenac for Pain "I have severe neck and shoulder pain. I normally take 800 mg of ibuprofen, but on days that my pain is so bad that even that doesn't help, I'll take this Zorvolex medication. It works extremely well and allows me to continue with my day. I highly recommend."

• Yia...
• May 30, 2013

Diclofenac for Osteoarthritis "Just diagnosed with arthritis. I have osteoporosis now. Have only been using this for 3 days, and it works wonderfully. It eases my neck pain to where I hardly feel any hurt. I'm wary of the side effects, so I don't know how long I will use this cream, but I tell you what, if I hurt, this cream is the first thing I would go for!"

• Ful...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 19, 2017

Diclofenac for Muscle Pain "I have Marfan's/EDS/Fibromyalgia mixed connective tissue disorder with intense muscle spasms and pain. Voltaren actually reduces to rid muscle and all other pain in my miserable body. I can't take narcotics as I vomit and they don't work, but oddly, Voltaren does work for me. It also works on those with arthritis (as originally intended), and several people have commented this cream/gel has been the only med, oral or topical, to truly help. I use brand as generics of anything don't work."

• Nak...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 18, 2018

Diclofenac for Back Pain "I have degenerative disc disease (DDD), spinal stenosis, sciatica, 11 yr chronic back pain, arthritis, cervical pain, post-operative foot pain. 40 yo female, 5'9.5", 132 lbs. Started Zipsor yesterday, only took three spread out through the day each time I ate, noticed a significant difference. Was even able to get out and hike for the first time in a year. Noticed some stomach discomfort and maybe a slight loss of appetite, but will definitely continue to take this med and hope the stomach issue goes away."

• Lil...
• November 16, 2015

Diclofenac for Migraine "This is a miracle! I've had migraines since I was 6, diagnosed with chronic daily migraines when I was 14 and have not been able to find a reprieve from the pain. On a scale of 1 to 10, my pain is usually around a 4 on a good day and an 8 or 9 on a bad one. On a bad day, I take a dose of Cambia and an Imitrex subcutaneous injection, and it completely knocks out my migraine! In all my years of having migraines, I never thought that was possible. Even when I don't take the injection, the Cambia alone brings a level 8 migraine down to a 3, which is manageable."

• Pat...
• March 7, 2016

Diclofenac for Period Pain "This miracle drug has saved me so many times. I suffer from unbearable abdominal pains from ovulation to period. It's very effective and goes directly to the source of ANY other pain I suffer. Whoever invented it should be called a hero."

• Anonymous
• July 22, 2011

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have rheumatoid arthritis for the past 20 years. I used to take diclofenac sodium 100 mg per day. When I got better, I stopped for 3 years. Now again started once in 3 days and now every night after food one 50 mg tablet. I have not experienced any side effects. Inflammation in many joints has reduced. I am 48 years old."

• Kan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 7, 2019

Diclofenac for Pain "I have severe osteoarthritis, and recently my shoulder started hurting so bad I couldn't sleep, as well as my thumb. I am on pain meds for fibromyalgia but was taking 4 Advil at night, which didn't help the arthritis at all. By the 2nd day of the (Dr. given) samples of Zorvolex, the shoulder and thumb pain was barely noticeable. Sadly, my insurance won't cover it, and I can't afford the almost $500 a month. Hoping to get some help from another resource because this med really works."

• Big...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 25, 2020

Diclofenac for Osteoarthritis "I tried Voltaren because it was new and different, and nothing else on the market helped with my knee pain. I followed the directions and found that it doesn't work either. Definitely not worth the price I paid. I'm hoping that someday I will be able to find a product that actually does what it claims."

• Bil...
• October 26, 2009

Diclofenac for Pain "I have been treated for plantar fasciitis (heel spurs) in my foot for 8 weeks - having several painful shots with little relief. I have only taken 3 doses of the Voltaren, and I am feeling 90% pain free! I hope this will only improve with a little more treatment. I have had no noticeable side effects as of yet."

• czt...
• January 30, 2009

Diclofenac for Osteoarthritis "Recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both hands. The pain was so bad that I would wake up in the middle of the night in pain, and I was not able to use my right hand at all. Doctor put me on Voltaren one week ago. So far, I have been pain-free. Still have swelling in joints, but the morning stiffness and pain is gone. Gave it an 8 rating since I have only been on the drug for 1 week. Have experienced some acid reflux and sleepiness during the day. I don't know if it is because of the medicine or another problem."

• Ter...
• April 10, 2017

Diclofenac for Migraine "I have had debilitating migraines for over 25 years. I have tried every type of migraine medication-hoping each time the new one would work-and would be so frustrated every time. I previously thought my migraines were hormone-related, but have now realized they are also caused by changes in the weather/air pressure. My neurologist has tried many medications, and finally Cambia! Cambia is by far the best thing I have used-if I can take it as soon as I feel the migraine coming on, it works great! I have been taking it for 6 months, and only a couple of times it didn't work. I also started taking 400 mg of magnesium glycinate every day, and I feel it has also helped in migraine prevention. Hope this helps others as much as it has helped me!"

• Col...
• December 9, 2015

Diclofenac for Back Pain "I've had herniated discs for 5 years, and the back and nerve pain can be really intense and debilitating. Started using Zipsor about 18 months ago, and it makes it possible for me to live. I'm so grateful for this product, and I hope I never have to stop taking it for any reason!"