User Reviews for diclofenac epolamine transdermal

I have arthritis on the tops of both feet with quite a bit of narrowing between bones. I was really hoping that they would help, but after 2-3 weeks, the patches are not working for me. I feel the OTC ones give the same amount of relief, if any. I do continue to wear them every day, along with custom orthotic inserts in my shoes as I feel that they can't 'hurt.'

I have used this medication since 2008. Before I was unable to stand for long periods of time Now I am able to even walk a mile.

I have periformis (lateral hip & deep buttocks) issue. It was difficult to keep the patch on without the corners rolling outward. I finally fiqured out a solution. I wrap an ace bandage around my upper thigh to hold it in place. I think the patch should have rounded corners or you should tell patients to round the corners after they cut it up for smaller injuries. I am very thin but unsure if it fully penetrates.

I was placed on this medication due to an accident. They have helped me to lessen up the chronic pain and spasms I have been suffering from.

yes ,seems to work for me

I suffer from Gout pain, and this topical patch works very well to relieve the tingling and stabbing pain that would normally keep me awake each night. I apply a patch to the top of my right foot each night for the severe pain, and within about 30 minutes, the tingling has subsided. The intense stabbing joint pain in my toes and ankle gradually goes away so that I am able to fall asleep. I would definitely recommend that anyone with Gout pain try these for faster relief than taking a NSAID in a pill form.Read More Read Less

I was prescribed medication for pain in feet from osteoarthritis. I seemed to work at first but seems to have become less effective over the length of use

I have chronic neck and back pain from scoliosis and two car accidents and I had C4-7 fused. Since I am very sensitive to all oral meds, especially anti-inflammatories, I tried the Flector patches. I used them for years until recently I ended up in the ER with severe abdominal pain from an ulcer caused by these patches. Be careful.

I used samples given by my Dr. & found great relief for my lower back pain. Oral meds I tried worked but gave me dry mouth & made me lightheaded.

Wearing half patch on foot to treat PT tendon disfunction. Works very well as anti-inflammatory but it is making me nauseas today. New and unexpected side effect

I was in a car accident, and for a month I had severe pain in my hip. My Doctor put one of these patches on me in her office. With in 15 minutes the pain was gone, and now, 12 hours later is still gone. I now have a prescription and will continue the use. I suffered so so long, and now have no pain.

Lower back pain relieved for up to 8 hours.

I have tried a lot of prescription and OTC medication for the arthritis in my back. I am a nurse and walk and bend alot. This patch has helped me make it through my 12 hour shifts. I am also able to turn over in the bed after using the patch. This is the only prescription that I went back to the doctor for a repeat. I have very little patience for things that don't work quickly. I have been able to stop the patch and go back to just Aleve. But believe me, I have a few on hand for when the back has been over worked.Read More Read Less

The patches move alot, they do seem to take the edge off the pain but I seem to be fixing the patch all the time

after having the patch on all night for the first time, i woke up with stomach pain and lethergy ,weakness. i found the information here and decided i would rather go back to me old med. i don't like the risks associated with treatment for myself. i remove the patch after reading the warnings.

I too have had great success with this medication. I am using it for torn cartilage in my knee. It was extremely painful and actually had me in tears and could barely walk when at it's worst. The patch has reduced the pain to a managable level. I am very impressed with the effectiveness of this patch.

Day one and the improvement is remarkable already!