diclofenac
Brand names: Diclofenac Sodium
# Understanding Diclofenac Diclofenac is a medicine that helps reduce pain and swelling in your body. Doctors prescribe it to treat conditions like arthritis, menstrual cramps, and other types of pain. It works by lowering substances in your body that cause inflammation and discomfort. You can take diclofenac as a tablet, capsule, or apply it as a gel directly on your skin. This medicine can really help people feel better when they're dealing with painful conditions. Like all medicines, diclofenac comes with important safety information you need to know. You should not take it if you're allergic to diclofenac or similar pain medicines. It's important to tell your doctor if you have heart problems, high blood pressure, stomach ulcers, or kidney disease before using this medicine. Diclofenac can cause stomach upset or more serious problems in some people, so take it exactly as directed and for the shortest time needed. If you're pregnant, nursing a baby, or giving this medicine to a child, talk to your doctor first. Always keep diclofenac out of reach of children, and stop taking it and call your doctor if you experience severe side effects.
Most Reported Side Effects (FAERS)
- DRUG INEFFECTIVE31,637 reports
- PAIN15,777 reports
- FATIGUE13,812 reports
- OFF LABEL USE13,429 reports
- PRODUCT USE IN UNAPPROVED INDICATION13,276 reports
- ARTHRALGIA11,202 reports
- RASH10,758 reports
- RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS10,589 reports
- NAUSEA9,623 reports
- ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT9,580 reports
Source: FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). Voluntary reports do not establish causation.
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