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Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of diclofenac potassium Oral.

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EffectivenessThis medication has worked for me.

Current Rating: 0

Ease of UseThis medication has been easy for me to use.

Current Rating: 0

SatisfactionOverall, I have been satisfied with my experience.

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Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function

3/18/2013 2:50:40 PM

Reviewer: lemonovich, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
I take 50 mg. 3 times a day for SI joint inflamation. Amazing results in just two days!

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Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function

8/30/2012 11:57:06 AM

Reviewer: June, 75 or over on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
I have been taking diclofenac for one year with excellent results. I always take the medication with meals and have had no problems with it.

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Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function

7/5/2012 7:24:08 PM

Reviewer: KSKathy, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
My right knee was hurting so went in to talk to the Dr. about my bunions & knee. He suggested leaving the bunions alone but ex-ray of the knee showed bone on bone on the left side. I had been taking Aleve and supplementing with Tramadol when needed. He gave me the script for this and a steroid shot and I was good to go. Seem to be needing another shot but the pill is helping a bunch. The ... Show Full Comment

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Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function

11/15/2010 1:54:22 PM

Reviewer: madmom, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 3

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 2

Comment:
Very limited on pain relief and swelling.

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Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function

6/2/2010 6:13:45 PM

Reviewer: jojo, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment:
This drug gave me good relief from mainly the severe arthritis in my feet, but got very painful sores in my mouth, so dr. tried me on several other meds, but nothing has worked so far. Isn't there some way you can take this medication without this side effect?

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