Drug Interactions With Diclofenac Sodium Extended-Release

When certain medicines are taken together, it's possible to have negative drug interactions. With diclofenac sodium extended-release, other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen and naproxen, and corticosteroids, like prednisone and hydrocortisone, can affect how the body metabolizes these drugs. Drug interactions with diclofenac sodium extended-release can reduce the effectiveness of some medicines, raise the risk of stomach ulcers, and increase the risk of bleeding.

 

Drug Interactions With Diclofenac Sodium Extended-Release: An Introduction

Diclofenac sodium extended-release (Voltaren®-XR) can potentially interact with a number of medicines. Some of these drug interactions with diclofenac sodium extended-release include:
 
 
Several herbal and nutritional supplements can also interact with diclofenac sodium extended-release and may increase the risk of bleeding. Examples of these include but are not limited to:
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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