Diclofenac for Migraine User Reviews (Page 2)

• Epi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 11, 2013

"Cambia was prescribed to treat my migraines (which last for days) and also the excruciating pain from nerve damage in my arm. I'm 25, and I have epilepsy, which puts me at greater risk for migraine attacks. But I have a warning for those who take Cambia. Do NOT take it without food, and do not take it for longer than a few days. I learned the hard way that this medicine is very bad for the GI tract. I ended up with a severely inflamed and eroded stomach lining. I do not drink alcohol or smoke; it was definitely the Cambia that caused this. Please be mindful of your body's signals while you take any medication. Cambia can put you in the hospital even if you take it exactly as directed. Call your doc immediately if you experience GI pain!"

• lov...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 13, 2023

Diclofenac "This is the only drug that really helps. I am suffering for more than 50 years. I had a prescription and insurance, but not now. I am retired and my only question is WHERE I can buy it??? I still have limited pouches leftover after my insurance paid for it, so I try to use it as a last resort. I even tried a laboratory that made the exact substance, but it did not work."

• Ema...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 31, 2020

Diclofenac "I took Cambia for the first time for migraine. I’m currently on 25 mg Topamax every night to prevent them. They gave me Cambia if I ever experienced a migraine attack. Well, this morning was the morning because of lack of sleep. I took it at 9:30 am. My headache was gone within 15 mins. I started to do stuff around the house. No side effects until about an hour later, I weirdly started to feel chest pressure from being anxious for no reason at all. I have anxiety from time to time, so I don't know if this just kick-started it a bit or what. I loved that it got rid of it, now let’s see how long it lasts! So far, still headache-free. It’s currently 12, BUT I am a little anxious and my chest is a little uncomfortable. I want to add the chest pain is something I experience when I get anxiety and after having a whole cardiology workup this year. I know it’s due to anxiety and not my heart. Hope this helps anyone."

• Pun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 23, 2018

Diclofenac "Went to see my neurologist. On a 0-10 scale, mine was a 10. It was awful, I hurt all over, balance was off, even a busted capillary in my right eye, so it was fuzzy. Before I left, he gave me the powder Cambia (which I had taken in pill form many years ago with no help), and this miracle powder was no different - it had no effect on my migraine!!! My other neuro had me on Stadholder nasal spray, and it helped. I'd been on it for years. Why change something that helps??!??!!!!"

• Cam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 29, 2017

Diclofenac "As Cambia Hoax said, it's mint and anise-flavored diclofenac potassium, with artificial sweeteners (sucralose, i.e., Splenda, not aspartame) and some other inactive ingredients. It's priced at only ~$600 for nine 50 mg packets, while the actual cost is pennies. If this is not a scam, I don't know what is..."

• HKS...
• December 6, 2017

Diclofenac "I've taken triptans for years as an abortive therapy and recently started on some preventatives. My neurologist thought that I should try Cambia, saying that it was faster acting (and better for me in the long term - not sure if I buy that, after looking at the side effects) than triptans. It lessened the intensity of my migraine for about two hours, after which my migraine was worse than ever. I ended up having to take a double dose of triptan. The package that I have (sample) does contain aspartame, which I know I don't react well to, so perhaps that was part of the problem. Anyway, I won't be trying it again. The powder dissolves quickly, but I found the taste pretty awful - like drinking toothpaste."

• Evi...
• July 20, 2020

Diclofenac "Cambia is a life-changing drug for me and my migraines, but the catch is it only works paired with Sumatriptan. I have to take Sumatriptan first, then a half hour to an hour later, I take Cambia, and regardless of how severe the migraine is, this combo knocks it out. Sumatriptan alone or Cambia alone doesn’t work, but together these two drugs work wonders! I also wish Cambia wasn’t so expensive. That is another downfall to this drug."

• Mig...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 24, 2013

"I've had migraines for 25 plus years, and it's almost impossible to get pain medication these days, even at an urgent care facility. My new doctor offered me Cataflam. I received the generic diclofenac 50 mg and was very excited about receiving any kind of help making it through a migraine, which sometimes lasts 8 days, sometimes 2 days. Anyway, I took it three times a day the first two days and sporadically for another two or three days. It worked very well, much to my surprise; however, after that, I experienced the stomach burn I read someone else experienced. I didn't realize what had caused the burning until I read the reviews on this med. I'm a little afraid to take it again unless I just take it one or two days next time. Try it."

• HKT...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 18, 2018

Diclofenac "After trying many other migraine medications, like most, I found this to be the best with the least amount of side effects. It only takes between 20 minutes to 1 hour to start working. For me, the side effects are minimal. I don't get drowsy or feel weird, but certainly shouldn't operate any machinery or do any heavy thinking. Honestly, I feel pretty good, like I could do stuff, but found I have a slight disconnect to the brain. So it is safer to just kick your feet up while on this medication and rest for a few hours. The only downside for me is that to completely get rid of migraine and no reoccurrence, I need to take a second dosage. But to me it is worth it and really helps me rid those awful migraines. My last insurance covered this medication, and I only needed to pay $25, but now I may have to pay up to $600. Not sure yet on the cost. Trying to get the script filled now."

• Gen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 21, 2020

Diclofenac "Woke up with a migraine with an aura this morning. I took Cambia straight away with breakfast. It worked about halfway, but now I’m feeling dizzy and tired with lingering head pain. I use heavy equipment for work and will have to take the day off, unfortunately."

• Han...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 16, 2018

Diclofenac "Thank you, Terri J. H. I tried your migraine prevention method of 400 mg magnesium glycinate every day, and it worked like magic. In my case, I have been taking 400 mg magnesium + 500 mg acetaminophen and a glass of water with lime/lemon, and my migraine/headache has reduced 98% in one week."

• Dai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 13, 2022

Diclofenac "Great relief, and I could continue working. I have suffered from migraines for over 25 years. I don’t like it when I am knocked out, but the pain is so bad that I can’t function. This is why I like that the pain is gone, but I am not passed out."

• YEG...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 8, 2024

Diclofenac "After years of trying everything from nasal sprays to Botox with absolutely nothing helping for more than a month or 2, or having side effects even worse than my migraines, my pharmacist recommended Cambia as it was the only drug that helped his wife. This stuff is magic. It works really fast - I'll take it and before I know it, my migraine is just completely gone. I actually like the taste (reminds me of Ouzo!) - aside from pain relief, the best part for me has been the minimal to non-existent side effects."

• Joy...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 3, 2017

Diclofenac "This medication has truly changed my life. It gets rid of every migraine every single time. The only issue is that the two insurances I’ve tried to fill it on won’t approve. It’s hundreds of dollars for 5 (?) packets, I think. Most of us can’t afford that."

• Pag...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 4, 2020

Diclofenac "Life-changing medicine! I use it for migraines I get from post-concussion syndrome, and no drug has been as effective as Cambia. For me, the only con is it tastes kind of gross, but comparing to the fact that it is by far the quickest and most effective suppressant I’ve ever used, you can deal with the taste. Sadly, quite expensive, but for me, it is worth it."

• Ely...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 2, 2020

Diclofenac "I didn't find this medicine to be effective at all. I followed the instructions and took it at the onset of my migraine. Not only did it not stop or dull the migraine, but my migraine got worse. The only thing that subdued the pain was a triptan."

• Fre...
• April 28, 2020

Diclofenac "Have suffered from migraines for the past 10 years. I’m always interested to try new medications. Personally, I found Cambia to be one of the worst. I found little to no relief. The taste is horrid, especially when your taste buds are heightened and extra sensitive. I experienced the worst side effects, which included diarrhea, dizziness, anxiety, and nausea for days."

• Iga...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 6, 2019

Diclofenac "I have chronic daily headaches/migraine, and I take topiramate and Aimovig for prevention. I've tried triptans and other pain-relieving options for migraine, but they've stopped working, so my doctor recommended Cambia. I've tried it multiple times, and it's done absolutely NOTHING. I'm very glad if it works for someone else, but it's just an NSAID powder."

• Mig...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 4, 2018

Diclofenac "This is the only rescue medicine that has helped get rid of a migraine. I did get daith piercings (the daith is a small piece of cartilage in the inner ear), and that seemed to rid me completely of migraines for a couple of years, but they have started back again. Unfortunately, I can't afford the $500+ prescription now that I'm working and have regular insurance."

• Noa...
• May 30, 2017

"Had this drug prescribed to me, and the doctor did not tell me the side effects. Then, two weeks after taking it, I was admitted to the hospital with kidney failure. Beware of this drug. Why is it not banned in New Zealand? I will recover. Lesson: Ask your doctor, 'Will it kill you?'"

• stp...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 28, 2023

Diclofenac "Cambia is really efficient when other basic painkillers don't work, such as Advil, Tylenol, and Naproxen. I have tried Maxalt (Triptan) medicine, and it didn't help. It does taste a bit like toothpaste, but it is relieving the pain really well."

• Dix...
• July 15, 2015

"I just started to take Cataflam/diclofenac for rheumatoid arthritis, so I really can't tell you how it works for me, but I just want to say I've been taking the prescription medicine Zomig 2.5 mg for my migraine headaches, and it's been a miracle drug for me. It has been almost 30 years since I've been on it! Just make sure when you take it, try to eat a piece of toast or something little. I take it on an empty stomach. My pain is gone within the hour, but then I start to get hungry and tired. I don't care because I feel better, the pain is gone!!!!! :-)"

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 14, 2019

"The diclofenac potassium version is a miracle pill! I’ve tried at least 15 other migraine preparations, and this is the only pill that worked. But now I can’t get it in the potassium version for some reason, there’s a mass shortage. The sodium version does nothing at all for me. I’m curious as to what version you all are taking and if anyone knows why the potassium version is so limited?"

• Jes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 5, 2021

"I originally got this medicine for a different condition, but decided to try it for my migraine when my regular migraine medicine (sumatriptan) did not help at all, and I was desperate for relief. The medicine relieves my migraine pain effectively. It does not take the pain away completely, but I would say it does take 80-90% of the pain away, so very effective indeed, considering that my pains are very bad (usually 8 on the traditional 1-10 pain scale) and no other pain medicines give any relief at all. I asked my doctor to change my existing migraine prescription of sumatriptan to diclofenac instead, and I take 1x50 mg when a migraine strikes. The full effect comes after 1-1½ hours. The medicine is available in different formats - both regular oral pills as well as suppositories in case one tends to be nauseous during the migraines and has difficulty keeping pills inside long enough to allow them to help. I highly recommend this medicine for migraines."

• bra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 26, 2021

Diclofenac "Overpriced scam, this product only exists because of greed. Might work if you have a headache but if you have an actual migraine, highly unlikely and also quite dangerous health-wise too compared to other medications that actually work."