Diclofenac for Sciatica User Reviews (Page 2)
Brand names: Voltaren, Cataflam, Cambia, Zipsor, Lofena Zorvolex
Reviews for Diclofenac
- Anonymous
- June 26, 2012
Diclofenac "This medicine works pretty well, but in gel form, it is messy and takes a long time to dry."
- Ano...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 8, 2018
"Worked like a charm. I took only 1 tablet, and after 2 hours, the pain disappeared for good. Was amazing!"
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- Anonymous
- May 10, 2009
Diclofenac "I thought it was a placebo until I tried not taking it. It is a miracle drug that worked for me in 2 doses."
- woo...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 13, 2013
"I am 25 with an acetabular femoral impingement, which has caused osteoarthritis, labral tears, and a small hernia. Diclofenac has given me my life back."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- June 20, 2014
Diclofenac "This medicine worked great for many years, however, after 6 years, I had to get a new medication."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 4, 2023
"This medication really helped my pain from sciatica!"
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- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 17, 2022
"I have chronic sciatica nerve damage and have been taking diclofenac for foot pain. Taking diclofenac has greatly reduced my sciatica pain. I am so pleased and thankful to be relieved from this pain."
- LBP...
- July 25, 2011
"I have had two lower back injuries in the past five years, and both times was prescribed diclofenac. Sciatica usually lasts 10-14 days before complete relief."
- Bob...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 26, 2018
"Had acute sciatica flare-up and was prescribed diclofenac for pain and given a 2-week supply. It did absolutely nothing at 150 mg/day."
- Pst...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 9, 2022
"Didn't work for me. It is basically strong Aleve. Aleve has never worked for me, either."
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"Voltaren (diclofenac) helped to treat my mother's sciatica problem."