

Liver problems- nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain (upper right side), tiredness, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes) Severe headache, blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears Stop using diclofenac and seek emergency medical attention if you have signs of a heart attack or stroke: chest pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, feeling short of breath.Īlso call your doctor at once if you have: Symptoms may include skin rash, fever, swollen glands, muscle aches, severe weakness, unusual bruising, or yellowing of your skin or eyes. Stop using diclofenac and seek medical treatment if you have a serious drug reaction that can affect many parts of your body. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, wheezing or trouble breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling). It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Taking an NSAID during the last 20 weeks of pregnancy can cause serious heart or kidney problems in the unborn baby and possible complications with your pregnancy. If you are pregnant, you should not take diclofenac topical unless your doctor tells you to.

Stomach ulcers, bleeding in your stomach or intestines ĭiclofenac can affect ovulation and it may be harder to get pregnant while you are using this medicine. Heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or if you smoke You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to diclofenac ( Voltaren, Cataflam, Flector, and others), or if you have ever had an asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID.ĭiclofenac topical is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using diclofenac topical, especially in older adults. Do not use diclofenac topical just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).ĭiclofenac topical may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. Related/similar drugs aspirin, acetaminophen, prednisone, ibuprofen, tramadol, meloxicam, naproxen Before taking this medicineĭiclofenac topical can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, even if you don't have any risk factors.
