Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Voltaren topical.
Overall User Ratings
166 Total User Reviews
User Reviews
Learn about
User Reviews
Reviewer: littlescottishtoes, Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Comment:
worthless for stage 4 arthritis on any affected joint. save your money for something that helps take your mind off the pain.extremel disappointed. might be okay for minor pain... i dont have minor pain.
6
people
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Reviewer: LoDe, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Comment:
For some reason this product did not work for me at all. I switched from using a hemp cream to this and have been using it for more than a week, and I feel worse than before. I really hope it would work!
4
people
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Reviewer:
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Comment:
I was skeptical after Blue Emu didn't work, I saw Voltaren ad on TV, I have arthritis in my hands for 2 years, within minutes my hands loosened up, so I put it on my 3 month rotator cuff pain, again, the sharp pain went away. I'm very impressed with this product.
7
people
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Reviewer: Carolina, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Comment:
This medication is great. I use it on my shoulder and back of neck. It really works for the pain and helps my arm movement and neck.
20
people
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Reviewer: Joan, 55-64 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Comment:
I suffer from heart failure so I cannot use any anti-inflammatory tablets and I suffer severe muscle spasms, nerve pain and burning in my neck and shoulders that limited the movement in my arms this rub has been a life saver on very bad days I use very little about the size of a garden pea on the top of each shoulder and within half an hour the pain has eased and I can move my arms normally it is
...
Show Full Comment
29
people
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Ask the pharmacist
Questions about medications? Get expert answers by video or live chat about allergies, pregnancy, sleep, and more.
See the Ask the Pharmacist event schedule.
WebMD the app
Get trusted health information. Whenever. Wherever... with your iPhone, iPad or Android.
Find Out MoreIMPORTANT: About This Section and Other User-Generated Content on WebMD
The opinions expressed in WebMD User-generated content areas like communities, reviews, ratings, or blogs are solely those of the User, who may or may not have medical or scientific training. These opinions do not represent the opinions of WebMD. User-generated content areas are not reviewed by a WebMD physician or any member of the WebMD editorial staff for accuracy, balance, objectivity, or any other reason except for compliance with our Terms and Conditions. Some of these opinions may contain information about treatment or uses of drug products that have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. WebMD does not endorse any specific product, service, or treatment.
Do not consider WebMD User-generated content as medical advice. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider because of something you have read on WebMD. You should always speak with your doctor before you start, stop, or change any prescribed part of your care plan or treatment. WebMD understands that reading individual, real-life experiences can be a helpful resource but it is never a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified health care provider. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or dial 911 immediately.