Diclofenac for Back Pain User Reviews (Page 4)
Brand names: Voltaren, Cataflam, Cambia, Zipsor, Lofena Zorvolex
Reviews for Diclofenac
- Anonymous
- December 10, 2009
Diclofenac "I had severe upper back pain. I took this tab, one a day for a week. I wouldn't say it works great, but it surely makes your pain bearable!"
- muc...
- September 6, 2009
Diclofenac "Amazing topical relief. I 100% recommend it."
Frequently asked questions
- Can I take ibuprofen with blood pressure medications?
- Which painkiller should you use?
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- Kew...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 10, 2018
Diclofenac "I don't think this works any better than taking one or two Aleve, and it cost the insurance company $1,500. Not worth it."
- Cam...
- March 5, 2010
"Have full meals with this medicine to keep your stomach safe."
- Was...
- August 29, 2018
Diclofenac "I was in pain so bad I needed back surgery. Zipsor came on the market and helped me put off surgery till 2016. I worked for pain doctors at that time. Only meds I used."
- Cha...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 15, 2019
"I suffered for weeks with back pain prior to an Ibuprofen and a muscle relaxer combo, then my doctor switched me to diclofenac, and in one day it worked."
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- Mar...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 24, 2020
"Prescribed and took diclofenac 50 mg twice a day. Was in total low back spasm (L4 disc issues). Spasm and pain gone in 2 days. Awesome drug."
- Bar...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- August 1, 2023
Diclofenac "It works on lower back pain. I wish they would recommend it for that."
- Anonymous
- December 19, 2010
"I took this medication for lower back pain. It worked really well. It did slow down my bowel movements, which I prefer. Also, it was an appetite suppressant, but it did give me cotton mouth."
- Ach...
- August 24, 2019
"I take diclofenac 75 mg. Helps with stiffness but doesn't completely take away my pain. I'm not going without it, though."
- Jor...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 31, 2016
"I do not like the diclofenac. It makes me feel very sick. I do not recommend anyone take this pill."
- ahm...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 10, 2024
Diclofenac "Best for back pain. I used Cataflam, and I am satisfied with its usage. It's very good tablets."
- kez...
- July 9, 2009
"I take it every day with painkillers, without the painkillers, it's useless. Have been trying it for weeks now."
- Mar...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 18, 2020
"I've been taking diclofenac for 2 months for back pain. They work, but now the past two days, nothing, even with Tylenol. What else can I take?"
- Anonymous
- May 16, 2009
"Finally, my back pain is gone, and with no side effects. I tried everything, including OTC, PT, yoga, etc. This worked, and I only take 1 pill as needed every 3 weeks or so at most."
- JOH...
- May 2, 2009
"I am in pain day and night. I really don't get any relief."
- Cat...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 17, 2024
Diclofenac "Very good for back pain, it works wonderfully well, like someone came to massage your body in the night."
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Diclofenac "Not a bad anti-inflammatory. Better if taking it with a Vicodin or Percocet."