Comparing Pennsaid vs Voltaren

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Pennsaid (diclofenac)	Voltaren (diclofenac)	Enter another drug to compare

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Prescription only Prescribed for Osteoarthritis. Pennsaid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.	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 Osteoarthritis Meloxicam Celebrex Diclofenac Celecoxib Hyaluronan Ibuprofen
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Ratings & Reviews
Pennsaid has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 53 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 26% 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.
Burning (9.4%) Itching (9.4%) Rash (5.7%) Swelling (5.7%) View all Pennsaid 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
Topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatories	Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Generic Availability
Lower cost generic approved	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
Topical solution	N/A
Brand Names
Other diclofenac brands include: Aspercreme Arthritis Pain Relief Gel, Diclozor, Flector Patch, Licart, Profinac, Solaraze, Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel, Xiclo, Xrylix View more	Other diclofenac brands include: Cambia, Cataflam, Lofena, Zipsor, Zorvolex
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.
1.8 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 Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation D Category D Positive evidence of risk Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation See the full pregnancy warnings document.	D Category D Positive evidence of risk See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions
A total of 128 drugs are known to interact with Pennsaid: 9 major drug interactions (25 brand and generic names) 119 moderate drug interactions (442 brand and generic names)	A total of 446 drugs are known to interact with Voltaren: 98 major drug interactions (415 brand and generic names) 331 moderate drug interactions (1300 brand and generic names) 17 minor drug interactions (83 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.	Ask your doctor before using diclofenac together with alcohol. Do not drink alcohol while taking... View more
Disease Interactions
Asthma Fluid retention Renal dysfunction Platelet aggregation inhibition	Asthma Fluid retention GI toxicity Rash Renal toxicities Thrombosis Porphyria Anemia Hepatotoxicity Hyperkalemia Platelet aggregation inhibition
First Approval Date
November 04, 2009	July 28, 1988
WADA Class View classifications
N/A	N/A
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Pennsaid uses	Voltaren uses
Professional Resources
Prescribing information	Prescribing information
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