Thread: Diclofenac?
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Old 09-01-2008, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Koala77 View Post
I'm a bit perplexed here myself Yabbit.

Diclofenac, or Voltaren as it's commonly known as, is an anti inflammatory used in the treatment of arthritis. If I remember correctly, Voltaren was taken off the market here a while back because of it's nasty side effects (like heart attacks).

I can't understand you being ordered this medication for spasms, and knowing what I do about the drug, I'm at a loss to understand how it could possibly help in any way for the condition your doctor has ordered them.

In MHO, you'd have better luck using Magnesium than Voltaren.

...my ortho just prescribed me voltaren gel for my frozen shoulder when it hurts too bad.

Hopefully MrsD will be back soon to help us.
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