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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sdjf | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/21/2021
Condition: Arthritis
Overall rating 2.0
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Increased hypertension, made my hips hurt is a different way, still had pain when trying to sleep. side effects: stiff neck, decreased urinary output, decreased appetite, insomnia were too much but when I read about it I was shocked to learn MAJOR ADVERSE CARIO EVENTS increased by ONE THIRD. I stopped taking it. Give me aspirin any day.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
6/17/2021
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 4.7
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This is the most effective NSAID medication I have found for my low back pain. I give myself breaks...to reduce any kidney/liver damage. I think it is less harsh on the stomach if taken with food.
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Marlene | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/29/2021
Condition: Arthritis
Overall rating 2.7
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I'm 47 and have tendonitis and arthritis in both knees. It takes all I got to stand up and walk. I only tried for 2 days.i thought I had another blockage in my intestines! I'm going to try it one more time though and finish my script because my knee pain is really bad.
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5s5jct | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/10/2021
Condition: Arthritis
Overall rating 3.0
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It has not relieved my pain nor inflammation with my knee and leg issues. It doesn’t seem strong enough to me.
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Jawdog | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/3/2021
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 3.7
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As far as working it is great. Unfortunately, I had a reaction with mood swings. Almost ended my marriage until I ran out for a week or so and was normal again. Not sure what to do now since the pain is worse again.
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informative | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/19/2020
Condition: Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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This works better than Meloxicam and every other NSAID I've tried. Problem is it wears off after 6 hours! Doctor refuses to allow me to take more than 75mg twice per day that only covers me for half the day Ideally I would want it 9AM 3PM and 9PM - I've also tried two at once and the relief is amazing! Just not sure what the deal (risk) is with more and larger doses - wish someone would clarify why I am forced to switch to like 3-aspirins in the evenings
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Lori | 45-54 | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/4/2020
Condition: Arthritis
Overall rating 2.7
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I took this medicine for years without an issue but after my quintuple bypass in combination with Lisinopril
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Carole53aol.com | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/31/2020
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Knee stiffness
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Jim F | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/14/2020
Condition: Arthritis
Overall rating 4.0
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I have had Ankylosing Spondylitis for 41 yrs now. Iâ??ve been on Nsaids for all this time. I was put on this a few months ago and after about 2 months, I developed side affects and once they got overwhelming, I realized I had 8 out of 9 common side effects. I am 59 and really wish this disease would burn out and give my body a bit of a rest.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
4/25/2020
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 5.0
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I have 9 sever degenerative vertebra 4 in lower back and 5 in neck area. Take 75mg 3 times a day. I tried to stop taking them once for a week and suffered something awful. I take them Monday to Friday, and take a break on weekends to give my kidneys a break (2 different's suggestion). Make sure you eat or take a glass of milk with it.
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mdh | 55-64 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/27/2020
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 5.0
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Awful neck and right arm pain. Have two disc in my neck with arthritis. This drug helped immensely.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/19/2019
Condition: Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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Best of all the NSAIDS I have tried over the last two decades.
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may 416 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/1/2019
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 5.0
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finally!! something that works!!!
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SteveS | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/10/2019
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I had a bad back strain. I couldn't even get off the bed. The NP prescribed diclofenac. The back pain subsided quickly and I was up and around in a couple days. I then noticed my chronic tennis elbow and sore rotator cuff pain were gone too. I tried to get a refill for my elbow and shoulder but the doc said taking this for long periods of time is bad for the stomach.
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Denise | 45-54 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/27/2019
Condition: Inflammation of the Tendon
Overall rating 5.0
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Was having severe foot/arch pain. Dr prescribed 75mg twice a day, plus stretching, self massage
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Sevillevan | 25-34 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/11/2019
Condition: Inflammation of the Covering of the Tendon
Overall rating 3.3
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I was prescribed this just as the seemingly endless holiday parties were kicking off, so that likely exacerbated my stomach issues. I was nearly prescribed to take this 3x/day but the doctor switched to 2x when he remembered I have hereditary high blood pressure. I'm glad he did, because I can't imagine the stomach pain I would have had with a more frequent dose. Once per day to twice per day was as much as I could handle. I switched back to the tried and true Ibuprofen and, it may not be quite as effective, but it does the job without the scary side effects.Read More Read Less
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Kim | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/1/2018
Condition: Arthritis
Overall rating 2.3
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I was taking two Aleve prior to trying the RX for diclofenac. I started to feel less pain in my hip and knees, but I don�t think my stomach will ever be the same. I ended up with serious stomach pain, cramps and diarrhea, headaches etc. It�s been three days and my stomach still is a mess. I�m not sure which pain is the worst.
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jim yates | 65-74 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/7/2018
Condition: Inflammation of the Lining of a Joint
Overall rating 3.3
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I noticed a slight improvement when I was switched from Meloxicam to this drug. My body felt a bit better overall, not as much pain, etc. I then noticed a loss of libido and could only identify starting this medication as something different in my routine. Sure enough, when I switched back to Meloxicam, my libido improved. I was able to find a few references to this side effect for this medication, but not much. I wanted to alert people to this possiblility
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Anonymous | 65-74 | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
6/15/2018
Condition: Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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I have had two hip replacements in the past 6 years plus shoulder surgery 3 years ago and just 5 weeks ago I had a laminectomy with triple fusion
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celticdal | 55-64 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/24/2018
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 5.0
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I have to take prilosec with it to calm the stomach pain this causes. It does cause constipation and gas but I feel like I did 15 years ago. I have a knee that they say I need to replace and I have RSD It was too hard to even get up and do anything but especially walk. I will take the side affects for the freedom of movement and with me it was immediate improvement I often use one of the two perscibed because of my stomach issues but that makes for a good 6 hours of cleaning,gardening and walking again with out severe pain. Read More Read Less
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