Voltaren (Cont.)

When and How Do I Take Voltaren?

General considerations for when and how to take Voltaren include the following:
 
  • Voltaren comes in tablet form. It is taken by mouth.
  • Your Voltaren dosage should be taken with a glass of water. Taking it with milk or food may prevent stomach upset.
  • Do not break, chew, or crush the Voltaren tablets.
  • It may take several weeks for the full effects of Voltaren to be felt.
  • It is important to take the lowest effective dose for the least amount of time in order to treat your condition. This will decrease the chances of serious side effects.
  • Voltaren should be taken at the same time each day to maintain an even level of the medication in your blood.
  • For Voltaren to work properly, you have to take it as prescribed. Voltaren will not work if you take it in a way other than how your healthcare provider recommends.
     

Dosing Information for Voltaren

The dose of Voltaren your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • The medical condition being treated
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you are currently taking.
     
As always, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Voltaren Dosage for more information.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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