Hi Reann
I really liked diclofenac, it sorted out a lot of my arthritic type pains and aches. But it upset my stomach, it is quite harsh on tummies. There are other side effects which you will find if you do a search for diclofenac and side effects on google. I was on it a long time before my stomach started protesting.
You can now get it as Arthrotec (diclofenac with Misoprostol to protect against gastric ulcers)or take it with something like Losec (Omeprazole) which helps to protect stomach lining. My doc is talking of swapping me from my current NSAID back to arthrotec as it works quickly and well during a flare when the pain and inflammation are worst.
ALWAYS take it with food.
Hope this helps.
Sara x
I really liked diclofenac, it sorted out a lot of my arthritic type pains and aches. But it upset my stomach, it is quite harsh on tummies. There are other side effects which you will find if you do a search for diclofenac and side effects on google. I was on it a long time before my stomach started protesting.
You can now get it as Arthrotec (diclofenac with Misoprostol to protect against gastric ulcers)or take it with something like Losec (Omeprazole) which helps to protect stomach lining. My doc is talking of swapping me from my current NSAID back to arthrotec as it works quickly and well during a flare when the pain and inflammation are worst.
ALWAYS take it with food.
Hope this helps.
Sara x