Everything You Know About Diclofenac (Voltaren)

You already know about diclofenac, men. You do! Voltaren? Yes, it's what you rub on your muscles to make them feel better! That's one brand of this med. It's a common nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). So common! You'll find it as a topical med the most. That one doesn't often need a prescription! But men, this med's also available as a capsule, suppository, and a tabler. Those are only offered through a prescription. Injections are the way hospitals like to give this to patients!

This med is so great. It's one of the best mild muscle pain treatments! It'll even be recommended as a medication for arthritis! And yes, men, you can even take this med as a migraine treatment. See? It's a great medication to get rid of many types of pain! But keep yourself in check. You've got to understand how diclofenac works before it can be your pain relief treatment.

How It Works

Men, you need this NSAID in your arsenal. Diclofenac is everywhere. So many people can access it! And yes, it's going to make pain and inflammation disappear without steroids! It'll stop the COX enzymes in your body, men, from making prostaglandins when you're injured. This is the hormone that appears around your injury. It's why you feel pain and see inflammation! But when the enzymes can't create nearly as much? No more disgusting pain and inflammation! Men, you'll recover so fast, so fast, from an injury. The quick fix comes from the potassium form. Your body absorbs it faster, so you'll get immediate pain relief! But men? The sodium form works better, so much better, over extended periods.

The Best Uses

Men, we know you work hard. Maybe you're a handyman, an athlete...or both! Injuries and general aches and pain are common to so many, many men. It's a fact! But men? This is what diclofenac is made for! It'll get rid of this pain before you know it. It'll even help specific problems with your muscles, joints, and bones. Do you have arthritis? Yes, this med's a common one for many types of arthritis. Even gout and rheumatoid arthritis! This med is phenomenal for strains and sprains in your muscles and ligaments. Keep it handy! You'll even get rid of terrible, terrible chronic back pain with this med in your toolkit. It doesn't stand a chance! Put it to the test against migraines and toothaches too.

Side Effects

Men, you've got to be ready for the side effects. They're not likely, but of course, they do happen! Men, the most common ones for this med? They include diarrhea, nausea, stomach aches, and a loss of appetite. You're also going to deal with headaches and vomiting. Dizziness is another one! But men? The gel form has fewer of these side effects! You're not eating as much of the med, after all.

Hold your horses, though. There are skin side effects! Examples? Obviously, a mild rash, itchy skin, and dry skin! You'd be more sensitive to the sun too. Many, many men, even if they do see side effects? Only get mild ones. Rare ones are just that. Rare, so rare! They include an allergic reaction, liver issues, stomach bleeding, heart failure, and stomach inflammation.

Obvious Precautions

Yes, this med's super common. Super common! But men? You've still got some obvious precautions! Go through your medical history with your doc. THey've got to know about it! You can't take this med if you have Crohn's disease, a blood clotting condition, or lupus. It's not safe! You also need to talk about other huge, huge health issues. Ever dealt with stomach ulcers, liver disease, or kidney disease? What about high blood pressure? This med may not be right if that's true! And if your doc gives it anyway? You'll have different instructions! Heart issues are a huge one too, men. Tell your doc everything. Yes, everything. Don't give them fake news; tell the truth! Had a reaction to another NSAID? Tell them what happened and which one!

Medication Interactions

Yes, this med's got some interactions! Men, there are so many. So many! There are over 350 medication interactions with diclofenac. It means you've got to tell you doc about all the meds you already take. All of them! Don't leave anything out, even supplements. Take blood pressure meds? Yes, they interact with this one sometimes! Heart meds too! Even diuretics can trigger and interaction. And if you already take this med in another form? Your doc has to make sure your dose doesn't go too high! Blood thinners are another medication interaction to know about. It's even more common if you've got a blood clotting condition! And men? Take one NSAID at a time. It's safer!