Comparing Ketoprofen vs Voltaren

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Ketoprofen	Voltaren (diclofenac)	Enter another drug to compare

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Ketoprofen	Voltaren (diclofenac)	Enter another drug to compare
Prescription and OTC Prescribed for Back Pain, Gout - Acute, Frozen Shoulder, Fever, Osteoarthritis, Pain, Period Pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sciatica. Ketoprofen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more	Prescription only Voltaren 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 for... View more	Related suggestions Pain Tramadol Gabapentin Ibuprofen Acetaminophen Oxycodone Tylenol Osteoarthritis Meloxicam Celebrex Diclofenac Celecoxib Hyaluronan Ibuprofen Rheumatoid Arthritis Methotrexate Humira Hydroxychloroquine Prednisone Meloxicam Celebrex Back Pain Tramadol Ibuprofen Naproxen Acetaminophen / hydrocodone Diclofenac Cymbalta Popular comparisons Ketoprofen vs ibuprofen
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Ratings & Reviews
Ketoprofen has an average rating of 9.5 out of 10 from a total of 30 ratings on Drugs.com. 97% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 3% reported a negative effect.	Voltaren has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 166 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect.
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.
View all Ketoprofen side effects	Upset stomach (4.2%) Allergic reaction (2.4%) Nausea (2.4%) Constipation (1.8%) Diarrhea (1.8%) Dizziness (1.8%) Drowsiness (1.8%) View all Voltaren side effects
Drug Class
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs	Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Generic Availability
Lower cost generic	Lower cost generic approved
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly.	We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly.
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Dosage Forms
Oral capsule Oral capsule, extended release	N/A
Brand Names
Kiprofen	Other diclofenac brands include: Cambia, Cataflam, Lofena, Xiclo, Zipsor, Zorvolex
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.
2.1 hours	1.8 hours
CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms
N Not a controlled drug Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.	N Not a controlled drug Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
C Category C Risk cannot be ruled out See the full pregnancy warnings document.	D Category D Positive evidence of risk See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions
A total of 393 drugs are known to interact with Ketoprofen: 98 major drug interactions (417 brand and generic names) 286 moderate drug interactions (1176 brand and generic names) 9 minor drug interactions (52 brand and generic names)	A total of 445 drugs are known to interact with Voltaren: 97 major drug interactions (412 brand and generic names) 331 moderate drug interactions (1297 brand and generic names) 17 minor drug interactions (83 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
Ask your doctor before using ketoprofen together with alcohol. Do not drink alcohol while taking... View more	Ask your doctor before using diclofenac together with alcohol. Do not drink alcohol while taking... View more
Disease Interactions
Asthma Fluid retention GI toxicity Rash Renal toxicities Thrombosis Anemia Hepatotoxicity Hyperkalemia Platelet aggregation inhibition	Asthma Fluid retention GI toxicity Rash Renal toxicities Thrombosis Porphyria Anemia Hepatotoxicity Hyperkalemia Platelet aggregation inhibition
First Approval Date
January 09, 1986	July 28, 1988
WADA Class View classifications
N/A	N/A
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Patient Resources
Ketoprofen uses Advanced reading	Voltaren uses
Professional Resources
Monograph (AHFS) Prescribing information	Prescribing information
Related Treatment Guide
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Comparing Ketoprofen vs Voltaren

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