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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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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deathcharmer | 55-64 | Female | Patient
8/9/2023
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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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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R.Scott B. | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/6/2023
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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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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Fred Dreibholz | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/1/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I had been taking ibuprofen for lower back pain and tightness. A doctor who specializes in back pain prescribed Diclofenac for me. I take two 75mg per day with meals. I was surprised at how well this rid me of my pain. I was able to begin exercising and hiking within the first 36 hours. I have made this part of my daily regimen.
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Gary | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/4/2023
Condition: Arthritis
Overall rating 4.3
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Really good! I have taken all the other NSAIDS for years. It is hard to tell the difference they make. I know and feel the difference with this.
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Harry RPT | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
1/2/2023
Condition: Painful Periods
Overall rating 5.0
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I had bad side effects from covid booster. Got bilateral shoulder pain, left arm/ hand and the then the pain jumped to the right hand. Not to mention that my fingers got swollen.
I got the Diclofenac sodium 100 mg 1 tab daily. With in 48 hours the pain subsided by 50% and after 7 days of daily use… no more pain. I had no side effects and only positive results. Now a rarely take it .., once every 3 months if needed.
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Nestle | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/28/2022
Condition: Arthritis
Overall rating 2.0
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The medication didn't reduce my pain , stiffness, swelling inflammation. I had increase in ood pressure over 100 and confusion with tighten in the throat area and Pound painful heartbeat racing.
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Carol | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/20/2022
Condition: Inflammation of the Tendon
Overall rating 5.0
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Have used Voltaren gel for a long time and it works.
Recently given oral diclofenac for general arthritis and results were amazing!!
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Drew | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/12/2022
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 2.3
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Might as well have been taking candy corn. Useless. I have been on this and naproxen for joint pain and damage from the military and neither touched the pain or inflammation I was experiencing.
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Linda | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/24/2022
Condition: Arthritis
Overall rating 3.7
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Seems to work. Took Diclofenac/sodium 50 mg once per day. Just recently noticed did not work right away. Seemed like it took 5 hours after taking to kick in. The scariest was bleeding gums and I mean bleeding and out of the blue! I stopped and feel terrible. Pain you don’t want to remember. Didn’t take today but may tomorrow . I’m hurtin for certain. Pain is no FUN
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Daniela | 35-44 | Transgender | On medication for less than 1 month |
7/9/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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2 days into taking this medication I was doubled over in pain due to a severe stomach ache. I have not felt better since. I read up on this med only to find several others going thru the same issues. I refuse to take even one more dose and will be contacting my Dr on Monday for a new script. I just pray to start feeling better soon. I'm on day 3 of severe stomach pain. It's debilitating
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