Diclofenac for Back Pain User Reviews (Page 4)
Brand names: Voltaren, Cataflam, Cambia, Lofena, Zipsor Zorvolex
Diclofenac has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from a total of 88 reviews for the treatment of Back Pain. 75% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 15% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Diclofenac
- Kew
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 10, 2018
Zipsor (diclofenac) "I don't think this works any better than taking one or two Aleve and it cost the insurance company $1500. Not worth it."
- muchb...
- September 6, 2009
Voltaren (diclofenac) "Amazing topical relief. I 100% recommend it."
Frequently asked questions
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- Jordan...
- 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."
- Camar...
- March 5, 2010
"Have Full Meals with this medicine to keep your stomach safe."
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- Mark
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 24, 2020
"Prescribed and take diclofenac 50mg twice a day. Was in total low back spasm (L4 disc issues). Spasm and pain gone in 2 days. Awesome drug."
- Was...
- August 29, 2018
Zipsor (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."
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- 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."
- Chand...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 15, 2019
"I suffered for weeks with back pain prior on a Ibuprofen and a muscle relaxer combo then my doctor switched me to diclofenac, and in one day it worked"
- ahmad
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 10, 2024
Cataflam (diclofenac) "Best for back pain. I used Cataflam, and I am satisfied with its usage. It's very good tablets."
- Barbara
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- August 1, 2023
Voltaren (diclofenac) "It works on lower back pain. I wish they would recommend it for that."
- Achy
- August 24, 2019
"I take diclofenac 75mg. Helps with stiffness but doesn't completely take away my pain. I'm not going without it though."
- keza
- July 9, 2009
"I take it everyday with painkillers, without the painkillers it's useless. Have been trying it for weeks now."
- 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."
- JOHN
- May 2, 2009
"I am in pain day and night. I really don't get any relief."
- Marla...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 18, 2020
"I've been taking diclofenc for 2 months for back pain they work but now the past two days nothing even with tylenol what else can I take"
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Voltaren (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!"