Comparing Diclofenac vs Vicodin ES
Diclofenac | Vicodin ES |
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Diclofenac | Vicodin ES (acetaminophen / hydrocodone) |
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Prescription only
Diclofenac is an effective medicine for relieving pain but may be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular and gastrointestinal side effects compared with some other NSAIDs. Prescribed... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Back Pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Pain, Cough. Vicodin ES may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Rheumatoid Arthritis
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More about Diclofenac | More about (acetaminophen / hydrocodone) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Diclofenac has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 688 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
Vicodin ES has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 13 ratings on Drugs.com. 85% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 8% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: diclofenac side effects in more detail. |
See also: Vicodin ES side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Cambia, Cataflam, Lofena, Voltaren, Zipsor, Zorvolex | Other acetaminophen / hydrocodone brands include: Xodol, Zyfrel | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
1.8 hours |
3.8 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 426 drugs are known to interact with diclofenac:
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A total of 645 drugs are known to interact with Vicodin ES:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
July 28, 1988 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
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Professional Resources | |||||||||
Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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