What is Diclofenac topical?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Voltarol Emulgel Solaraze gel
Topical diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication that can be used to achieve localized relief of joint and muscle aches and pains. It's also sometimes used to treat actinic keratosis, a condition where rough or scaly skin lesions may form as a result from years of sun exposure.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | 17 | 8 | |
| Joint pain | 14 | 9 | |
| Osteoarthritis | 9 | 2 | |
| Pain in lower back | 4 | 0 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 3 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 17 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Diclofenac topical
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Stomach discomfort | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Diclofenac topical
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Did not seem to work | 4 | |
| Course of treatment ended | 2 | |
| Doctor's advice | 1 | |
| Other | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Diclofenac topical
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 2 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 2 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 2 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 4 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Diclofenac topical after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen (Ibuprofen Prescription) | 1 | |
| Ibuprofen gel | 1 | |
| Methocarbamol (Robaxin) | 1 |
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