Voltaren for Pain User Reviews

• Wor...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 3, 2015

"Voltaren Gel has given me back the ability to walk without pain. I have had heel spurs and plantar fasciitis and bursitis in my heel for about 20 years. I began using Voltaren Gel about 10 months ago and am so thankful that I have not had any significant pain for the past six months. I also try to wear only shoes that have very high arches. With the Voltaren Gel, I massage it all around my foot and over the top and bottom as per the directions. Great stuff!"

• Anonymous
• April 14, 2014

"After suffering for 3 months post op joint pain for a torn medial meniscus, I was started on Voltaren pills, and within 12 hours, I was pain-free and walked up stairs again-a miracle! I had also developed plantar fasciitis in the opposite foot from hobbing, and it immediately was gone also! I can tell after 12 hours when it is wearing off because the pain starts to return."

• Tre...
• June 30, 2015

"I have spondylolisthesis and I have tried every type of medicine you could possibly think of. My doctor has put me on antidepressants, muscle relaxers, Norco, just about anything. I was constantly in pain. My back hurt all the time. I couldn't even do simple things like sweep the floor or do laundry. I went to see my orthopedic surgeon and she put me on Voltaren 75mg and I feel like a new person. I have not had any back pain whatsoever. I highly recommend this medicine. I can actually do everything now with absolutely no back pain. Thank God."

• hot...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 10, 2014

"I've been on Vicodin, Percocet, etc. My body doesn't react to those. I was diagnosed with a cervical strain and was put on this. Absolutely love it for muscle pain. I have arthritis and fibromyalgia, and this medicine is great. Also no side effects."

• Tom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 7, 2018

"Voltaren 75 mg for knee inflammation. Stay away! This drug nearly killed me! I am an overall healthy 39-year-old male. Side effects: bloody diarrhea, tarry stool, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, faint, lightheaded, dizzy, racing heart, passed out and fell twice (gastric bleed)! I believe I was on the verge of a heart attack. I cannot believe this drug is still available! No relief whatsoever."

• dla...
• February 18, 2013

"I have pain in my hands, elbows, back, knees, and heels. This medication was prescribed to me by my rheumatologist, 75 mg twice a day; I have only been taking one a day. I have been taking it for a very long time with no side effects whatsoever. I cannot tell you that I have no pain at all. I just know that I would not be able to keep my full-time job without this medication. I also would not be able to have any quality of life. I know in the near future I will have to take two a day, I am hoping I do as well. :)"

• Cat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 4, 2021

"I hurt every morning where I can't move easily, and I have tried so many things, but nothing worked. Then I read about Voltaren and thought, well, it can't hurt to try it. I'm so happy I tried it, as it started to work fast, and you're not in any pain at all throughout the day. It really, truly works fast, and it lasts, so if you are in pain, don't look any further, buy this. I'm telling you, you will be pain-free, so don't waste your money on other stuff that doesn't work. Buy this and you will be as happy as I am."

• You...
• January 25, 2016

"The side effects are brutal. Stomach aches, nausea, bloody stools, headache, diarrhea, increased blood pressure, just to name a few. This medicine did give me some relief from pain at the cost of the side effects. Be careful with this medicine, I won't take this med anymore."

• Rac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 16, 2013

"I have heel spurs and find every few weeks the pain is unbearable. This is the only thing that relieves the pain. And I take 2, and that seems to fix me for a couple of days. Not sure why that is, but as long as it works, that's the main thing."

• jim...
• February 14, 2019

"Had gout on and off now for 20 years and always used Voltaren 75 at the first signs of an attack. I take one tablet and the symptoms are usually gone in about 3 to 4 hours. I have been to doctors on several occasions when I ran out of Voltaren and asked for Voltaren on prescription, but always told that they are not good to take and always given rubbish that does not work. I normally go on holiday to Spain and get pills over the counter at the local pharmacy."

• Cal...
• July 18, 2015

"I have an undiagnosed arthritic condition in my upper back and neck. I've been to a pain specialist that threw strong drugs at me that didn't work. I'm seeing a rheumatologist for a diagnosis (possibly fibromyalgia, my GP said) in a couple of months, but my general practitioner has been treating me till then. I've tried three different prescription medications, and they did nothing. The second day on this medication, I started getting some relief in my back. It's not 100% gone, but it really eases my pain. The unfortunate side effect with any NSAID is thin blood, resulting in bruising. I have a bleeding autoimmune disorder, so it's not the best combo. But I feel like as a first, there's promising relief. I hope it continues."

• Bil...
• October 26, 2009

"I have been treated for plantar fasciitis (heel spurs) in my foot for 8 weeks - having several painful shots with little relief. I have only taken 3 doses of the Voltaren, and I am feeling 90% pain free! I hope this will only improve with a little more treatment. I have had no noticeable side effects as of yet."

• Eye...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 30, 2020

"I got this from the VA right before it was dumped onto the public. It did ABSOLUTELY NOTHING for the pain. I may have been using petroleum jelly. It's a waste of money. The thing is, the accompanying information listed on the sheet had a number of side effects listed. Somehow, they seemed to have disappeared."

• Rao...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 30, 2020

"Side of foot has been hurting for 7-10 days. X-rays negative. Doc said it is tendonitis (doesn't know what else it is). He said Voltaren should be helpful, reduce the discomfort. I purchased a tube of Voltaren for $20. I have now applied it 4 times. Very disappointing. I don't feel anything from it! It is a waste."

• di0...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 14, 2014

"After a fall on the ice, I got a bad concussion. Doctor gave me Voltaren 75 mg twice daily to calm things down, pain, and to relax, works great! No upset stomach (which was a concern to me), no side effects. Medicine stays with you, works a long time, better than over-the-counter meds."

• Bch...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 19, 2015

"Was given Voltaren-XR for knee pain. I am still unable to feel any effects. I also can't take Advil with it, which seems to be the only thing that was helping. Tylenol makes me very sleepy. Taking that with the Voltaren is not an option as I need to be alert for my job."

• nun...
• December 12, 2008

"I had 2 shoulder surgeries. My doctor gave me this medication between the surgeries for pain. It worked. I did not get a 'high' from it and it helped the pain. I do not like taking pills at all, but in severe cases, I will use it, and this did the trick."

• Pra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 13, 2017

"I have osteoarthritis in both knees and will be getting knee replacement next month. This stuff is wonderful. I wish I had found it years ago. I am referring to the topical cream. I rub it in well twice a day, and oh, what a difference. You must be consistent with it, and the relief will grow on you."

• Anonymous
• October 3, 2008

"No side effects and back to work in a couple of days. Using Voltaren and some intense home treatment reduced swelling and pain dramatically. When taking this drug, the faster you get moving, the better it works, so don't sit around hoping for miracles."

• Raw...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 5, 2017

"I've used Voltaren Rapid 25 and 50, by far, the best joint pain medication I've ever had. I use it to ease my pain when gout attacks come on. I take 2 with milk or before I eat something. My partner also uses it only if her period pain is unbearable, seems to help her cope."

• Hag...
• June 4, 2020

"The only thing about the product is the size of the tube it comes in. For my knees, they suggest a 4-gram dosage. Well, if I use 4 grams per knee 4 times a day, that's 32 grams a day! Well, it comes in a 50-gram tube. Well, common sense tells me I'll only get not even a two-day treatment! Need to look into a larger supply for your customers!"

• dar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 25, 2018

"I have severe ankle and foot pain from nerve damage. These pills do not work. I get severe cramps from my menstrual cycle too [clearly it's fun to be me], and the Voltaren did nothing for that as well."

• Anonymous
• January 25, 2010

"I am highly allergic to internal intake of NSAIDs. The gel has been tried as an alternative. I have had bilateral knee replacements and suffer from RSD. I thought the gel was helping the knees. However, when I was off of my narcotic protocol for a period of two weeks, I discovered that Voltaren did not work. I was sad that it did not work because I am seeking a good alternative to narcotics."

• Anonymous
• September 30, 2009

"Due to a recent accident, my orthopedic doctor prescribed this for my knee swelling/bursitis condition. I'm a 51-year-old female, and after 2-3 weeks of taking this medicine, I was experiencing hot flashes frequently, about 5 times a day, especially at night, that wake me up, which never occurred before. I thought I was pretty young to be experiencing this, but this website was the second place where I researched this medicine, where it states 'works by reducing hormones,' that explains my hot flashes recently. I still need to take a few more pills, and swelling has subsided in my knee, but do not intend to take this long-term."

• jmn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 3, 2017

"Why would they put fragrance in a pharmaceutical cream? My doctor prescribed this medicine, and I'm allergic to scents, so I just wasted my money on this. It's not covered by the medical plan, and since I opened it, I can't return it. What a waste of money."