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Reviewer: weathergirl, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I have taken Voltaren for my plantar fasciitis pain. I am careful to take it on a full stomach and usually have no stomach upset. On the downside, I have noticed increased hot flashes when using this regularly for more than a few days. Although I do not like the risks associated with NSAIDS, this medicine worked to alleviate my foot pain when nothing else did.
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Reviewer: pg, Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I use Volteren Gel 1% in addition to a brand name anti-inflamatory. Voltaren Gel is very effective used in areas that may need a little extra anti-inflamatory help. However, my insurance company suggested I try another drug similar to the name brand The perscribed med was diclofenac sodium ec which is generic for Voltaqren. Sorry to say that without the name brand anti-inflamaatory I have man
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Reviewer: riadarola2@verizon.com, 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Often feel nauseous.. however relieved with eating, or drinking milk. Has releived the arthritis pain im=n my cervical area almost completely.
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Reviewer: cgravely7735@charter.net, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I am trying to find out if Voltaren has a lot of aspirin in it. If it does I cannot take it because I am allergic to aspirin. My caregiver knows that.
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