Voltaren is used to treat symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, such as pain and stiffness. This eMedTV article explains how the drug works, lists possible side effects, and offers things to consider before taking it.
Typical Voltaren side effects include gas, constipation, and nausea. This eMedTV resource lists common, rare, and serious side effects of the drug -- as well as side effects that you should report to your doctor right away, such as vomiting blood.
This eMedTV page on Voltaren and weight gain offers tips on combating any gradual weight gain you may experience while taking the drug. This page also explains the link between rapid weight gain and congestive heart failure in people taking Voltaren.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, Voltaren is used to relieve pain, stiffness, and swelling caused by a number of conditions, such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This page also lists off-label Voltaren uses, like relieving cancer pain.
This page of the eMedTV Web site explains factors that affect a person's Voltaren dosage and provides recommended doses for conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Tips on taking your Voltaren dose are also provided.
Some of the drugs that Voltaren can potentially interact with include lithium, aspirin, and warfarin. This eMedTV resource describes how these Voltaren drug interactions can increase the risk of bleeding and kidney damage, among other things.
People with high blood pressure, heart failure, or a history of ulcers should take Voltaren with caution. This eMedTV resource offers more Voltaren precautions and warnings, such as potential drug interactions and possible side effects.
As this eMedTV resource explains, Voltaren is a pregnancy Category C drug that can possibly harm a fetus. This page also highlights other risks with Voltaren and pregnancy, such as potential complications during labor and delivery.
This eMedTV segment offers an overview of generic Voltaren, which is sold under the name Diclofenac Sodium tablets. This segment lists uses for the drug, companies that manufacture it, and the strengths in which it is available.
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