Diclofenac - Anyone Taking or Have Taken This Medication?

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

Hi,
Ive taken Diclofenac for years. Ive never had any problem with it. Ive had RA symptoms as in joint inflammation and pain. I find it helps. I actually have been diagnosed with Lupus and Fibromyalgia.
Ive been on steroids but just got off them after over 2 years so now if I feel a bit of joint pain I just take a Diclofenac. While in a flare I did take them regularly for ages but now I just take the odd one now and again. I dont know if Im underestimating so to speak but I always think of the Diclofenac as one of the milder drugs that Ive had to take.
I started on Ibuprofen too then changed to Diclofenac.
Hope it works ok for you. Of course we are all different and I think sometimes I must have a cast iron constitution because some people do have bad reactions to drugs I dont.
Good luck,
Sal x

Hi Reann

I'm one of them that unfortunately diclofenac didn't agree. I was taken diclofenac after a shoulder injury at work in January this year. The GP gave it to me for the pain and inflammation. I took it for around 6 weeks then noted nodules on my fingers and toes like chillblains. GP took me straight off them and as since said that it could be implicated in me now being ill
Rheumy also said that diclofenac could have given me further symptoms of lupus but they're still looking into it. ( no diagnosis yet )
It also give me an upset tummy and aggrivated my IBS.

Sorry for been so negative. Everyone is different and if you doctors recommed it then maybe give it a chance and see how things go.

Please let us know how you get on and I hope it helps.

Mrs M x

Hi

I am prescribed it too.

I always take it with plenty of food or my stomach hurts like heck.

I also put a gap of a couple of hours between taking it and taking Plaquenil, Omeprazole etc. or I get the ruuuuuuuuns!

Well - you did ask.

Hi Raeann

I was on this drug last year for several months. I had major gastro effects from it - uncontrollable diarrohea Short term it was okay but after the first two weeks it was really difficult. Stupid thing was I didnt know what was causing the diarrohea at the time.

Also it did a number on my Liver Function Tests. They were quite high at the time but came back within range after I stopped taking it.

I do know people who do very well on this NSAID but its important to watch out for these side effects.

I hope they work for you

Luv n stuff
Joan:rose: