Diclofenac / lidocaine / menthol topical Side Effects
Applies to diclofenac / lidocaine / menthol topical: topical film.
Diclofenac, lidocaine, and menthol topical can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG). Diclofenac, lidocaine, and menthol topical may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Seek medical treatment if you have a serious drug reaction that can affect many parts of your body. Symptoms may include skin rash, fever, swollen glands, muscle aches, severe weakness, unusual bruising, or yellowing of your skin or eyes.
Stop using diclofenac, lidocaine, and menthol topical and call your doctor at once if you have:
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high blood pressure, heart disease, cirrhosis or other liver disease, kidney disease, asthma, or had a stroke;
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symptoms last for more than 7 days, or improve but come back after 3 days; or
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pale, gray, or blue colored skin, headache, rapid heart rate, shortness of breath, feeling light-headed, or tired.
Common side effects may include:
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pain, burning, irritation, or skin changes where the medicine was applied.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
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