Voltaren Side Effects

Most Voltaren side effects are minor and are easily treated by a doctor (for example, dizziness and stomach pain); however, some can be life-threatening. For example, people who take Voltaren with other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are at greater risk for heart attack or stroke than people who do not take these drugs. Potentially serious Voltaren side effects include slurred speech, shortness of breath, and chest pain.

 

An Introduction to Voltaren Side Effects

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with Voltaren® (diclofenac sodium); but not everyone who takes Voltaren will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate the drug quite well. If side effects do occur, in many cases, they are minor, meaning they require no treatment or are easily treated by you or your healthcare provider.
 
(The Voltaren side effects discussed below are not a complete list of reported side effects. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list with you.)
 

Common Voltaren Side Effects

Voltaren has been studied extensively in clinical trials, with thousands of people worldwide having been evaluated. In these studies, side effects are always documented and compared to side effects that occurred in a similar group of people not taking the medicine. Based on these studies, the most common Voltaren side effects include:
 
  • Stomach pain
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Heartburn or indigestion (dyspepsia)
  • Gas
  • Unexplained bleeding
  • Ulcer in the stomach or intestines (peptic ulcer)
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Anemia
  • Dizziness
  • Swelling
  • Increase in liver enzymes
  • Headache
  • Itching
  • Unexplained rash
  • Ringing in the ears (tinnitus).
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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