Started taking Diclofenac 75 mg EC twice a day for shoulder pain. It not only eliminated my shoulder pain, I no longer have knee pain and even my bunion is less bothersome! After about 3 weeks, I thought I would reduce to once a day and then stop taking it altogether, but the pain in my knees and shoulders quickly returned. I will call my doctor and see if I can get a refill and ask if he shoul...
Doesn't stop the pain at all. Gives me indigestion at night so bad I can't sleep. Makes me constipated. All in all, I don't like this drug and won't take it anymore. I've tried twice and that was enough for me!
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/2/2024
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 2.7
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I started taking this medication 2 times daily for 25 days. Rushed to the hospital with liver disease. Still waiting to see how much damage has been done. Also damaged my kidneys. Still waiting to see the damage done there as well.
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Steph M | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/27/2024
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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I've been experiencing pain in the joint where my thumb meets my wrist after tweaking it 5 weeks ago. Also been experiencing gradually worsening plantar fasciitis through the last few years. Doc prescribed diclofenac. I picked it up yesterday and took my first dose at 4:30pm. I woke up this morning and the pain in my wrist AND my heels is GONE! So far no side effects. I am a 51 yr old male, otherwise very healthy and take no other medications.
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R.Scott B. | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/25/2024
Condition: Arthritis
Overall rating 1.0
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Not only ineffective as a pain reliever but also raised my blood pressure dangerously high, completely shut down my digestive system for over a week and I still have digestive issues, loss of appetite, severe headaches, dizziness, nausea, weight loss and muscle weakness with loss of strength, horrible rash easy bruising and bleeding
Quit taking it 3 months ago but still dealing with the side effects and hope I may die soon
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Bissen | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/15/2024
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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Really helped the pain from my broken sacrum. I also had explosive diarrhea.
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Dfm | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/6/2024
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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Herniated disc. This has eased my pain during a flare up. I have had zero side effects.
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ChicagoGuy | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/8/2024
Condition: Arthritis
Overall rating 1.3
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I have always experienced a normal bowel movement, within 8 hours of using Diclofenac Sodium I experienced explosive diarrhea. I felt like the space shuttle taking off! My stomach experienced pain and cramping. Never used it again.
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GSL | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/7/2023
Condition: Arthritis
Overall rating 4.3
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Significantly reduces the pain and discomfort caused by arthritis in my hip and hands!
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Geoff P | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/27/2023
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 2.3
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Didn’t even dull my pain not sure why
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deathcharmer | 55-64 | Female | Patient
10/21/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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Moved across the u.s and the climate was different. Experienced shoulder pain and couldn't raise arms. After blood test, I noticed severe vit d3 deficiency. My doctor didn't even look at my blood results or chart but wrote script. After 2 heart attacks, in previous years I wasn't going to take a drug that could cause another one. Stopped seeing this doctor at once. Took vit d3 and problem resolved.
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Pain Free | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/10/2023
Condition: Arthritis
Overall rating 4.3
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I have arthritis in my neck and face area. I had severe pain from my neck that radiated to the top of my head. After 1 week of using this medication, the pain was completely gone. I had no issues with any side effects.
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Good Knees | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
8/29/2023
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 5.0
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I had a total knee replacement and both knees kept me up all night in pain until I started using Diclofenac Sodium 75mg and It is a game changer for me . I walk and stand a lot on my job and it was painful after 8 hours and 12 hours I was miserable. I took this drug in the morning before work and after work and I feel brand new . My knee surgery was necessary but Diclofenac is always good to have for inflammation and pain .
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Diclofenac sodi | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/27/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I was prescribed this medication for my knee and yes it worked really well. Haven't had any side effects as of yet.
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The Rev | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/16/2023
Condition: Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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Started taking for back and joint pain. Has worked wonder and I have not experienced any side effects. I can definitely tell the difference when I come off for a day or two!
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Houstonman | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/31/2023
Condition: Arthritis
Overall rating 1.0
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I took this medication this morning and the side effects started up after 6 hours. I have had the same types of side effects before but did not think it was due to this medication. My doctor thought it was food allergies. The side effects are ... itchy hands, back, and head; rash or hives, rapid heartbeat, chest pain, dry mouth and ends by me sweating a lot. The reactions last about 30 minutes.
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Ladybug |
6/27/2023
Condition: Arthritis
Overall rating 4.7
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I have taken this medicine for almost 3 months now and at first I used to get stomach issues but my body worked through it. I can definitely tell when I do not have it and I do not like to be without it. It is the first medicine that has actually given me any relief to where I do not suffer in constant pain.
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Boss | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/15/2023
Condition: Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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I had such horrible knee pain Could hardly walk, started diclofenc while waiting for surgery.It’s amazing the pain has lessened 90%, still having a replacement though.
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Suzie | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/11/2023
Condition: Arthritis
Overall rating 1.0
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Gave me a migraine. Will never take again.
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Journeyman291 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/18/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.7
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Prescribed for a flair-up of my sciatica. This pill did absolutely nothing for pain relief
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Clonafec | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/14/2023
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 2.7
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Unfortunately I’ve had the worst diarrhea of my life! Now I’m bleeding from my rectum
Will not take anymore. It did help with the pain??
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DianeS | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
3/21/2023
Condition: Arthritis
Overall rating 4.3
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I have been taking this medication for years now. I made the mistake of running out of it and thought it wouldn't be a big deal. Within 3 days I couldn't walk without awful pain (knees, back, shoulder and hip). When I got the Rx refilled, after taking the first pill, I could walk , still in pain, but nothing like without this drug, it's amazing ! I take one pill per day, 100 mg.
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