Why DICLOFENAC SODIUM* (Diclofenac sodium ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of DICLOFENAC SODIUM: somewhat satisfied (average rating score: 2.98)
(based on 122 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** DICLOFENAC SODIUM
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arthritis* | 7 |
| 2 | Gout | 3 |
| 3 | Back pain* | 2 |
| 4 | Periarthritis | 2 |
| 5 | Fibromyalgia | 2 |
| 6 | Rheumatoid arthritis* | 2 |
| 7 | Arthralgia* | 2 |
| 8 | Osteoarthritis* | 2 |
| 9 | Pleurisy | 1 |
| 10 | Ligament sprain | 1 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of DICLOFENAC SODIUM **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diarrhoea* | 18 |
| 2 | Abdominal discomfort | 13 |
| 3 | Dyspepsia | 12 |
| 4 | Nausea* | 11 |
| 5 | Somnolence | 10 |
| 6 | Dizziness | 7 |
| 7 | Headache* | 6 |
| 8 | Flatulence | 6 |
| 9 | Muscle spasms | 6 |
| 10 | Vomiting* | 5 |
| 11 | Abdominal pain upper | 5 |
| 12 | Fatigue | 5 |
| 13 | Abdominal pain | 5 |
| 14 | Muscular weakness | 5 |
| 15 | Hyperhidrosis | 4 |
| 16 | Pruritus | 4 |
| 17 | Haemorrhage | 4 |
| 18 | Abdominal distension | 4 |
| 19 | Adverse event | 4 |
| 20 | Drug ineffective* | 4 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for DICLOFENAC SODIUM
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Diclofenac sodium (Voltaren, Diclophenac, Diclofenac sodium , Solaraze, Diclofenac, Dicrofenac, Pennsaid, Voltaren-xr, Dyloject, Diclofenac sodium)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com