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46 People found this comment helpful

This topical gel works wonders (usually within 30 sec- to 2 mins) upon application. Relieves my knee pain immediately, until oral medication can be brought onboard. I won't be woth out it. I use up to 16G daily , 4 G q 4-6 hours. I loved it! I understand it's been out in Europe for over 15 years, only only 3 weeks in the US. What took us so long!!!

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8 People found this comment helpful

I was switched from Celebrex, which I was having no side effects from to Voltaren Gel which gave me chest pains and shortness of breath immediately! I went to a cardiologist and had to wear a Holter monitor for 24 hours and it showed it had effected my heart. I HAD NO HISTORY OF HEART PROBLEMS BEFORE TAKING THIS MEDICATION AND NON SINCE STOPPING IT.

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Dave | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
2/9/2024
Condition: Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Overall rating 2.0
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It is not effective at all. Does not relieve pain. Bengay cream seems more effective

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/4/2024
Condition: Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Overall rating 5.0
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This is great stuff. I use in my ankles and knees. The is absolutely no chilling or burning feeling like some of the other creams or gels but rub it in and you will begin to notice your not hurting as bad or at all. This is truly a great product...

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RA blues | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/28/2024
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 4.0
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So far so good! I would like to also add , because I have seen a few say the same . READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!! It isn’t an immediate pain relief, like Ben Gay for example. I have been using it for 4 days, 4 times a day and using the measuring strip and it’s starting to help the RA in my hands. I will keep on using.

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George H. | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/27/2023
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 4.0
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Firstly, I don’t know if it works. Very few meds I take for pain “show” me they are working unless it’s a narcotic and then it knocks you out. With that said, I am using right now for a possible rotator cuff tear. Again, maybe it’s the way I am sitting etc. compared to lying down but while sitting and using the gel, I feel better. Others have said it, USE AS DIRECTED. And who cares about how it smells. Come on people! Lastly, your personal condition can easily eclipse the effectiveness of your pain meds. Miracles are hard to find. This med is not one so don’t over expect. (I use this med occasionally and am not on a regiment of use. This certainly, based on data, can affect its effective effect .) Read More Read Less

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Phh | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/9/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Been using now for ten days for hip pain (doc recommended) Haven’t walked this good in years I'm 75 and this is Dec. 2023

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Robin | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months |
11/28/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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I have chronic rheumatism in both hands and knees. My mother has been using this gel for decades in Europe and suggested I try it. It has worked wonders for me so far especially relieving pain in my fingers making it easier to do normal things again.

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Myrna | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/7/2023
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 4.0
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I used Voltaren for 4 months and it worked so well. Then it stopped working. Why is this? The Voltaren gel I used had NO smell whatsoever.

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Lainey | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/26/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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It smells awful

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livinglight | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/20/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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I use it on my feet because of peripheral neuropathy. It stops the pain and burning. But it smells SO BAD it almost makes me want to vomit. I have to hold my breathe while applying. I have yet to find out what the ingredient is that causes the horrible smell. This and off brands with the same active ingredient all have the bad smell.

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Pete | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/1/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.0
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Paid £16 for this complete waste of money no pain relief for back pain

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Masydog | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/25/2023
Condition: Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Overall rating 4.3
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Read the box. This is receiving bad reviews because people don't read! It gives me relief for osteoarthritis in my knee. It's not for strains etc! Box also states may take 7 days or so for relief! The bad reviews, due to misuse, are so annoying! I give it a 9 out of 10.

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AJ | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/21/2023
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 5.0
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I have arthritis is both elbows. Pain gets bad. This gel works wonders! I feel pain relief within a minute and one dose lasts for at least 4 hours.

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Anonymous |
6/4/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.7
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I complained to volterol regarding jelly lumps in the medication, which did no seem normal, I spoke with someone in the office and they did not seem interested, and said they would send me a return envelope. which never came, They seem not to care. E J Allen

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Ian | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/22/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.7
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Complete waste of money. Has no pain relieving qualities whatsoever.

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Annie | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/29/2023
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 2.3
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Bought and used on my knee. Seemed to help but it actually burned my skin in two areas. I have also experienced burned skin between my fingers after washing it off! Waste of money and it should not be used by anyone based on the nasty side affects.

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Anonymous |
11/19/2022
Condition: Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Overall rating 4.0
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I am posting based on the poor reviews; specifically those that say they used 9nce or twice with no relief. For crying out loud, read the instructions. You must apply a minimum of 7 days before relief is noticed. My goodness. READ!

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Lizzy | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/18/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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I used it for a day and 1/2 and still have pain in my hand. Also woke up with hives!

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Tom | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/17/2022
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 1.7
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I used it for a few days, on my wrist, it's kind of messy and smells bad, and didn't help with the pain.

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Sad | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/12/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.7
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Did zero to relieve pulled joint pain. Tired it a second time for a different location, tendinitis in my foot. Nope still zero. Total worthless for me. Really hoping for this to work as I can not take oral NSAIDS. Waste of $$. Just dealing that I have to live with pain

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Not Impressed | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
11/7/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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I got some of this for my wife. She has a sore shoulder, but she is also allergic to perfume. Now she has a migrane on top of it. This product should clearly state that it contains some noxious perfume which makes people sick. It probably causes heart problems too. Bad marketing for a bad product.

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