new warning on this drug for topical use:
There is a new warning about Voltaren (diclofenac) used topically or orally and this would include Flector patches:
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/S.../ucm193047.htm Quote:
http://www.scienceblog.com/cms/aleve...eam-13085.html |
Fibromyalgia
After Celebrex became dangerous to my kidneys, having lost 40 percent of my output function, my pain physician gave me Flector patches, which treats both my fibromyalgia and my arthritis discomforts well. I have malformations in my neck and spine, from the arthritis.
However, my insurance will no longer cover the medication, saying it is only for "acute pains due to sprains, etc." Except it works, allowing me to stand for the six hours a day that I have to each day for work. Without it I'm incapacitated, unable to think for the severity of the pain. I truly believe it is a great drug; and, as I have hyper-sensitivities to many allergens and didn't have any problems with this drug, nor did it negatively affect my kidneys, I hope you have a similar positive experience. And, I pray that the Insurance Gods will allow me to get my needed medications again. |
flector patch
I use a patch I got from korea it is awesome and much less medicine 30 mg and I have bad knees and wow it makes them work again. I'm 65 and still playing softball because of these patches.
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Flector patch for low back pain
The doctor just prescribed flector patch for my low back pain caused by sacroiliitis. My concern is all the warnings concerning heart related side effects. 6 months ago I had a block artery with a stent placement. Can't anyone elaborate on the seriousness of the heart side effects. Should I worry???? Stop usage?
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Three things with diclofenac:
There are 3 types of things to watch for:
1) cardiac effects (basically for all NSAIDs used over long periods) 2) GI bleeding effects (the bleeding effects are centrally done thru the blood stream and occur with swallowing this drug or absorbing thru a patch) 3) Liver toxicity--- recently this warning was put out; black boxed warning here: http://www.rxlist.com/flector_patch-drug.htm http://www.arthritistoday.org/news/d...-damage025.php My doctor would not give me this patch, therefore. I use OTC Salonpas with some success. There is also a new OTC very strong rub, called Precise by the makers of Tylenol. |
Flector isn't going to help much with plantar fasciitis. The only two things that really help are stretching exercises (basically for the rest of your life) and special silicone heel cups (the brand is Bauerfeind and you can get them on amazon - select Health and Beauty section, then enter silicone heel cups). Mine always comes back within about three weeks of slacking off or quitting my exercises, so keep at it.
Plantar fasciitis has nothing to do with tendons - if it did, your doc would be crazy for giving you cortisone shots because they are absolutely verboten for tendon problems (they can cause the tendon to rupture). Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation/shortening of the fascia. If the patch won't stay on, try sports tape (stretchy and only sticks to itself) or netting. Don't get it wet. |
Flector Patch for MCL tear
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