Diclofenac for Osteoarthritis User Reviews (Page 2)

• Frank...
• June 18, 2010

Voltaren (diclofenac) "I have been taking Voltaren for the past 6 years in conjunction with omapromazin. I would not have been able to walk, sleep or enjoy life. It is only now after having two knee replacements that I no longer need to take any medication. I think Voltaren is a way to enjoy life again, without pain. But for me I am happy to have the new knee replacements."

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

Voltaren (diclofenac) "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 some day I will be able to find a product that actually does what it claims."

• Toppo
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 9, 2019

Voltaren (diclofenac) "I have been struggling for a couple of years with pain in my right knee. Problems sleeping and now walk with a limp. Bought Voltarol after seeing numerous glowing adverts on tv. Very expensive and an absolute waste of money. This cream made no difference at all. Rubbish."

• Gillie
• October 7, 2016

"I've been taking Diclofenac 50mg once a day for many years. If I forget for any reason the pain immediately returns. I am now 60 and the arthritis in my fingers is getting worse, but as I can take up to 3 tablets a day I can just increase my dosage. I recently recommended Diclofenac to a friends 90 year old mother, she had immediate relief and was so thankful."

• Chance
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 24, 2018

Voltaren (diclofenac) "Been in pain for 9 months. $800 knee brace. Helped but not enough. Took a fall on the ice and a trip to Ortho Walk in. Gave me Voltaren to take. No pain in less than an hour. Not thrilled with possible side effect, but pain free. I will take the chance."

• Yiano
• May 30, 2013

Voltaren (diclofenac) "Just diagnosed with arthritis. I have osteoporosis now. Have only been using this for 3 days and it works wonderful. It eases my neck pain to wear I hardly feel any hurt. I'm weary of the side effects so don't know how long I will use this cream but I tell you what, if I hurt, this cream is the 1st thing I would go for!"

• Anonymous
• April 3, 2008

Cataflam (diclofenac) "Works wonders on lower back pain but sometimes needs a narcotic pain killer or muscle relaxer for days when pain is more severe. Downside of this drug is that taking too much causes excruciating abdominal cramping and stabbing gas pains in the intestines. But it's an 8-hour pill, so pain relief usually lasts and it is not hard to space doses out since it lasts so long."

• Kat
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 3, 2018

"I took this drug for 2 years and it worked like a charm, no pain in my knees ..... but WARNING ..... because of taking it I ended up in the hospital because I vomited for 5 weeks at least 30 times a day, the doctor in emergency thought I was dying , the medication had caused an ulcer in my duodenum, this ruptured and the acid from my ulcer dumped over to my gall bladder and ruptured a main artery. I was rushed to surgery where no one thought I would make it thru as I was vomiting blood at that point. I made it thru but only because I am very fit ... DO NOT take this medication , it almost killed me ...."

• Foods...
• June 25, 2016

"I have been using diclofenac capsules for over 10 years. It was first introduced to me for heal spurs and it produced excellent results. I can control the pain from heal spurs anytime ti 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 consectively for more than seven days. A 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, 100mg, 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."

• Ray
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 21, 2019

Voltaren (diclofenac) "I currently have osteoarthritis in my left knee. I had arthroscopic surgery in January of this year. I think the surgery has not helped my problem. I use Voltaren gel on my knee three times each day. I am very pleased with the result and have had less pain since using this treatment."

• From...
• April 22, 2009

Voltaren (diclofenac) "Have Cervical Spondylosis, was amazed how well this medicine works. Tylenol, etc does not reduce the inflammation which is very important in pain management. Take pills 75mg 2 X daily, for 2-3 days, then go off of them until I cannot tolerate the pain. Last time I took Voltaren was in mid March, now it's mid April. Very happy."

• Cricket
• August 3, 2009

Voltaren (diclofenac) "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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 8, 2023

"It has made my life so much better. I've been taking it for many years, no known side effects. You think it's not helping but go off of it, and you realize how painful, miserable your life would be. I am a super active 71-year-old and rely on it -- I take two 50s a day, one in the morning, one at night."

• Nan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 11, 2017

"Have end stage knee arthritis and am scheduled for TKR in 8 weeks. I was getting along fairly well, working 12 hour shifts in ICU, until about 3 weeks ago. The pain, stiffness and muscle spasms in my right leg became unbearable. I could only use the word "agony" to describe how I felt. I could hardly walk and felt like I was suddenly crippled. The surgeon was only able to move up my surgical date by 10 days. I saw an ortho doc this week for a possible cortisone injection but decided not to go that route because I did not want to risk the chance of a post op infection. The doc prescribed Diflofenac 75 mg twice a day. I am flabbergasted by the results! I have never taken any kind of pain med that actually works like this med. It's amazing!"

• Relie...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 8, 2018

"Suffering for about 2 years and have tried so many things. This was sooooo much better. I could actually walk with my husband again instead of sitting down to wait for him. I am also back in the gym. As long as you do what it says you will be fine. Take it with food. It really has worked wonders for me..."

• Billy...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 7, 2019

"I have read 2 pages of your reviews and the information is very interesting, a good cross section of reviews. I will be 88 yrs. old March 3 2019 I am 5'3'' tall I weight between 129-130 #. I have OA used diclofenac for 5 years the results have better then good. I believe it takes a little more then a pill you have to keep your body in fair condition too. Total pain does not go away for me but it's very livable."

• finally
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 17, 2016

"Took diclofenac 75 mg DR (delayed release) twice / day for 1 month, then once / day for 2 weeks, then stopped. Worked well with 90-95% improvement in reduced pain and stiffness due to inflammation from one degenerative disk in lower back and some osteoarthritis --- within 3-4 days ! No side effects. Take with food on the stomach. Drink more water than normal to flush system and hydrate kidneys."

• cztiii
• January 30, 2009

Voltaren (diclofenac) "Recently diagnosed with osteoarthitis 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 other problem."

• Nfghlg
• January 3, 2015

"I have had 6 surgeries on my right knee and now my left knee started bothering me I went to the doctor because I couldn't hardly bend it and walking was a joke. I have been on diclofenac for 2 days and i am totally surprised but I have no pain in either knee at this point, no side effects of this time. and I'm grateful that my doctor was aware enough to know to prescribe this for me"

• whoda...
• May 16, 2015

"The drug works great. Helped on first dose, but man the side effects are horrible, severe swelling, major weight gain, want to sleep all the time as I have no energy, stomach pain.etc. Not sure which to deal with.... pain or side affects, and if you have asthma, it affects that as well. What to do, maybe I will try what I saw someone one here said take for 3 days until I can't take the side affects anymore, then stop and resume when pain is severe, so good for pain. Wish there was something like this without side affects. For pain it is a miracle, side are horrible, wish I had checked side affects months ago."

• OA MAN
• March 9, 2009

Voltaren (diclofenac) "I have been taking VOLTAREN for about two weeks now. I have found that the medicine works very well. What an advantage to be able to apply the gel right to the affected area, relief comes rather fast. It doesn't last as long as I would like, but when you are in pain, any relief is welcome. Used in conjunction with my other medicines it has helped me to put together a medication regime that helps me to live with this condition. If you have tried oral medicines with negative side effects, please give VOLTAREN a try. I hope you find the relief that I have."

• Ksano
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 2, 2018

Voltaren-XR (diclofenac) "Have started taking meds at bedtime and wake up with less pain and stiffness in the morning. Have taken this med for about 2 years and took it in the morning about 8 am. It was hard to get the full effect waking up stiff and hurting already. For me bedtime seems to be best so far."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 8, 2019

"diclofenac gel not really helpful but pill form 75mg took away the stiffness from my knees and in general aching from my joints. Can really tell the difference when I stopped as my lower back ached ( I have spina bifida occult) my neck, my feet ( multiple issues there). It was like they all came back to remind me all at once. I was prescribed 2x per day but been only taking 1 a day, as like all drugs they will have side affects even if not obvious. So works great for achy joints etc for me.."

• Jap
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 17, 2016

"Have been taking this medication 50mg twice daily for six months now. I am a 48 yo white male in good health but I do have various pain issues due to years of full contact sports in my youth and working construction most of my adult life. I have had carpal tunnel release surgery in both hands and have a plate and some screws in my right hand from a boxing fracture. I also have knees that ache and pop and shoulder and elbow issues as well as pain and spasms in my back. My doctor put me on diclofenac and my elbow shoulder and especially my hand issues respond greatly to this medication. The back and my knees not so much and use other medications to help with them. Usually after about a half hour my hand pain and stiffness is gone. very happy"

• Ojano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 10, 2019

"49 year old female, diagnosed with osteoarthritis in 2013. Never took any medication for the pain. Just Ibrupofen on days when it gets worse. Was prescribed Diclofenac by my GP in November 2018. It worked well, knocked off the pains and for the 1st time in years I was almost pain free everyday, BUT then the gastric bleeding started. I've stopped taking it, bleeding has stopped. Dr has put me on Naproxen. Just started today. Waiting to see if there'll be any side effects."