Diclofenac for Osteoarthritis User Reviews (Page 5)
Brand names: Voltaren, Cataflam, Cambia, Lofena, Zorvolex, Zipsor Xiclo
Reviews for Diclofenac
- Anonymous
- October 7, 2017
Diclofenac "Doesn't help at all. Lots of money for no easing of pain."
- Cra...
- March 4, 2012
"Excellent results within 24 hours, maybe less. Terrible knee pain, limping, no flexibility. Now, not quite ready for a 10K race, but happy to be where I am and very pleased with the results."
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- Fin...
- January 24, 2016
"Liver problems, severe stomach pain, severe constipation, memory issues, trouble sleeping, loss of appetite, nausea, to name just a few. Otherwise, it took my knee pain away."
- Anonymous
- April 20, 2009
"Six days into using this medicine and the pain has gone. As yet, no side effects."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- gar...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 7, 2018
Diclofenac "Dr. gave me samples of it, and it greatly helped me go from my walker to a cane. But I can't afford the amount of money it costs to take it."
- Anonymous
- October 16, 2009
"Had a small problem with indigestion, which has been solved by using lansoprazole. Makes life so much easier without the level of inflammation."
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- ron...
- February 22, 2011
"I have recommended this to fellow workers, it has made work bearable again. Been on everything, this medicine works. I take 75 mg daily."
- May...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- September 14, 2016
"It doesn't do me a bit of good."
- Bta...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 14, 2021
"Relieved pain very good, but upset stomach pretty bad and caused diarrhea and other stomach issues. Had to quit taking it."
- AP9...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 30, 2018
"I have been taking this for about 10 days (150 mg/day), and I cannot tell that it is having any effect at all. For me, ibuprofen seems to work much better."
- Anonymous
- October 16, 2009
"Had to stop taking it-it made me light-headed and extremely tired."
- Anonymous
- November 29, 2008
"The only medication that helps since Vioxx was removed from the market."
- Anonymous
- October 28, 2011
"I am 51 and have lived with pain for a while. I have tried Celebrex in the past, and I'm not knocking it. It's just that this medicine, even though it's only been a couple of days, is great."
- Anonymous
- September 20, 2009
"Great for pain, but the nausea and stomach pain are terrible."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- March 1, 2013
"Experiencing gastritis."
- sal...
- May 15, 2024
Diclofenac "Doctor told me to use Voltaren for arthritis in toes. Sad to say, after 2 weeks, it made my stomach very upset. It did give me relief in the toes but cannot use it."
- non...
- November 29, 2009
"Doesn't really do anything for pain or swelling, but does come through with the headaches and itching."
- men...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 25, 2021
"This relieved pain within an hour! It really works!"
- tra...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 14, 2020
Diclofenac "Most disgusting smell ever, like real cheap men's cologne. Tried it for a couple of days, reeked so much I wasn't able to sleep. Not worth it, no more effective than using Tiger Balm."
- Wad...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- February 22, 2025
"Works excellent. I am 68 years old with club feet and 7 surgeries and neuropathy."
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Diclofenac "Useless. To claim that its good effect lasts for up to 12 hours is a disgrace. It doesn't work at all."