What is Diclofenac?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Voltaren Voltaren Gel Diclofenac Sodium PR Show all
See also: Diclofenac-menthol-lidocaine-prilocaine-baclofen cream
Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) taken to reduce inflammation and pain in conditions such as in arthritis or acute injury. Preparations available as diclofenac sodium, diclofenac potassium, diclofenac epolamine.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migraine | 790 | 66 | |
| Pain | 580 | 233 | |
| Psoriatic arthritis | 450 | 24 | |
| Ankylosing spondylitis | 331 | 29 | |
| Temporomandibular joint syndrome | 93 | 6 |
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- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 51 | |
| Moderate | 48 | |
| Mild | 69 | |
| None | 359 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Diclofenac
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Stomach pain | 18 | |
| Nausea | 13 | |
| Acid reflux | 8 | |
| Constipation | 7 | |
| Heartburn | 7 | |
| Decreased kidney function | 4 |
Why patients stopped taking Diclofenac
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Did not seem to work | 175 | |
| Doctor's advice | 117 | |
| Side effects too severe | 97 | |
| Other | 72 | |
| Course of treatment ended | 62 | |
| Expense | 20 | |
| Personal research | 14 | |
| Change in health plan coverage | 10 |
Duration
Stopped taking Diclofenac
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 126 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 121 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 58 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 47 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 49 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 24 | |
| 10 years or more | 13 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Diclofenac after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Naproxen (Naproxen Prescription) | 20 | |
| Ibuprofen (Ibuprofen Prescription) | 13 | |
| Meloxicam (Mobic) | 12 | |
| Celecoxib (Celebrex) | 7 | |
| Baclofen (Mylan-Baclofen) | 4 |
Patients stopped taking Diclofenac and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib (Celebrex) | 14 | |
| Meloxicam (Mobic) | 10 | |
| Naproxen (Naproxen Prescription) | 9 | |
| Gabapentin (Neurontin) | 4 | |
| Etoricoxib (Arcoxia) | 3 |
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