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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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/29/2008
Condition: Painful Periods
Overall rating 2.7
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Prescribed for severe menstrual cramps, takes about 3.5 hours to alleviate pain, then only lasts for about 3 hours and can only be taken 2x/day. I'd rather take ibuprofen.
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ramanning | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/16/2008
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 1.3
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Stomach cramps, Dizzyness, and loss of balance.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/14/2008
Condition: Inflammation of the Sac Surrounding the Joint - Bursitis
Overall rating 5.0
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sonnyd | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/13/2008
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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amazing relief. first day ,first hour,. upset stomach but taking with antacid so no more upset stomach.I could barely walk.Now it has turned back time.very happy with results
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/12/2008
Condition: Inflammation of the Sac Surrounding the Joint - Bursitis
Overall rating 3.7
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It was great and all but killed the pain and after a month I stopped taking it. However, 1 year later (yesterday) I took one and had a reaction... hives, itching and my tongue began to swell. At 47 it was the first measurable [negative] reaction to a medication I have ever had. And wow, what a reaction - No more for me. Your mileage may vary ;)
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dkbunch716 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/7/2008
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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Since starting diclofenac, pain has diminished to a tolerable level. No side affects here.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/1/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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This med has not helped my swelling or pain whatsoever.
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maggie493 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/29/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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SLOW AND DOES NOT HELP WITH PAIN,,OR SORENESS
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tttdm | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/29/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I sprained my ankle really bad and this really helped with the pain.
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Ozziea | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/29/2007
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/23/2007
Condition: Inflammation of the Tendon
Overall rating 2.0
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I was prescribed this for a torn tendon and it doesn't see to work at all.
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Anonymous |
12/22/2007
Condition: Other
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really has helped with my back, but I have heart burn now
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/22/2007
Condition: Inflammation of the Tendon
Overall rating 2.7
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I was prescribed this for back pain and inflammation. I thought it didnt work well. I still had a bad back ache. It helped very little.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/19/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
12/19/2007
Condition: Inflammation of the Tendon
Overall rating 5.0
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I had severe pain after falling in a shower. I applied diclofenac jelly and the pain easied.
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MrsJMac | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/18/2007
Condition: Inflammation of the Sac Surrounding the Joint - Bursitis
Overall rating 2.0
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caused heart palpitations, dizziness, rapid drop of blood pressure, lethargy, slurred speech, abd. discomfort, and bowel problems. Dangerous due to being a stroke pt. It, actually worked ok, for several months, until my doc, recently upped the dosage. That is when all of the above symptoms occured.
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chrissy | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/3/2007
Condition: Rheumatic Disease causing Pain & Stiffness in Backbone
Overall rating 1.3
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/27/2007
Condition: Inflammation of the Tendon
Overall rating 2.7
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It doesn't really work as much as i thought it would, I'm supposed to take it 2 times a day but i just take it as needed.
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jjlem919 | 19-24 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/26/2007
Condition: Inflammation of the Sac Surrounding the Joint - Bursitis
Overall rating 2.3
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With the side effects possible with the medication (and other NSAIDS) I cannot believe that Doctors would rather prescribe this over hydrocodone w/asprin (Vicoprofen). I had gone through almost every NSAID with none of them working until my Dr finally prescribed Vicoprofen until I was able to have surgery. I would think the risks of addiction would far outweigh the risks of these high doses of NSAIDS. I felt like a criminal finally asking my Dr for a narcotic pain reliever. It's just sad that we have the ability to adequately relieve pain, but we can't because of the fear of addiction. I'm sorry, but the fear of death is much higher on my list. I recommend trying it, if it doesn't work, please tell your Dr that you're tired of living in pain. Read More Read Less
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mumbass | 65-74 | Female | Patient
11/13/2007
Condition: Rheumatic Disease causing Pain & Stiffness in Backbone
Overall rating 4.0
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works for me well,but i do worry over the side affwcts on the stomach.
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