Anyone taking Diclofenac

slimboyfat


Joined: 01/05/2008
Posts: 96

Message Posted:
26/03/2009 17:26

Is anyone taking Diclofenac tablets? I'm getting bad side effects, headaches, nausae, bad stomach etc. I'm wondering if it's just me.

sienna


Joined: 09/01/2009
Posts: 1627

Message Posted:
26/03/2009 17:28

I have done - not good if you feel like that stop and go back to GP they can swap it for something else.



Regards

wacky01


Joined: 13/04/2008
Posts: 29

Message Posted:
26/03/2009 17:39

I have been taking them for over a year for inflamation of a joint, never had a problem.



Suggest you go back to your doc!



Chris

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
26/03/2009 18:00

You should stop taking them and see the Doctor.

bakhyt


Joined: 20/10/2008
Posts: 32

Message Posted:
26/03/2009 18:07

I have also been on this medication for the past three months , I suffered with stomach problems and was given something to protect my stomach , did not work so have now come off them and gone back to Mobic , recomend also you see your doctor for a better one that better on the stomach , the nurse who takes my blood test says that they are the worst on the market for upsetting the stomach.

Aga Buyers A G


Joined: 04/10/2007
Posts: 488

Message Posted:
26/03/2009 18:14

make sure you take them with food or at the very least Milk

Coachie



Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 2135

Message Posted:
26/03/2009 18:40

Definitelygo and see the doc.Upset me as well.Now on my med.notes so no onein future prescribe them..

Dawnie1


Joined: 27/09/2008
Posts: 217

Message Posted:
26/03/2009 19:10

I too had to be taken off them as I had stomach cramps whilst taking them. As everyone says, go back to doctor and get them changed.

lilyross


Joined: 24/03/2007
Posts: 137

Message Posted:
26/03/2009 19:12

have been taking them this week for a bad shoulder ...brilliant for the pain but terrible on the stomach !!

kevnmax


Joined: 05/08/2008
Posts: 105

Message Posted:
26/03/2009 19:31

Been taking them for 2 yrs , had no problems

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
26/03/2009 19:47

Mr Wick took them long-term for a back problem. Gave him a very bad stomach. Go back to your GP - you could have long-lasting problems if you take them long-term.



J

MsGarnet


Joined: 04/01/2009
Posts: 989

Message Posted:
26/03/2009 22:06

It depends on what you are taking them for - there are so many pain relief medications on the market NEVER continue with something that just makes your life worse - whatever your condition, I would 'google' with the words "what is best medication for controlling/managing ******* condition". Or 'google' equivalent pain medication to diclofenic.....for instance I got "Oxaceprol is therapeutically equivalent to diclofenac, but better tolerated than diclofenac in the treatment of osteoarthritis" when I did just that on your behalf, but again, it depends on what your condition is, what medication is best.

clarets



Joined: 08/01/2009
Posts: 752

Message Posted:
27/03/2009 01:15

Slimboyfat,you must stop taking them straight away.They are recognised side-effects and an alternative should be sought from an experienced Doctor.That type of medication is associated with upper intestinal bleeds,development of high blood pressure and also increased risk of heart attacks and strokes.They are effective at settling symptoms,but sometimes the price is a little too high to pay.

robbie c


Joined: 07/07/2008
Posts: 176

Message Posted:
27/03/2009 10:09

Been taking these for 2 years now But ever since Ive been taking them I was prescribed Omeprazole gastro resistant capsules to stop his type of side effects hense no problem would ask your doctor though to be on the safe side

lovinit


Joined: 20/06/2008
Posts: 745

Message Posted:
27/03/2009 12:30

ask the Doctor abour ARTHROTEC same medication But enteric coated, no stomach problems, Diclofenic is renound for help ulcers along.

Speak to your GP asap.

kaiserphil


Joined: 14/12/2008
Posts: 1096

Message Posted:
27/03/2009 14:14

Robbie - message 14. Omeprazole or Lansoprozole, both brilliant, like a new lease of life for me! Available over the counter in TRNC, but agree consult doc first.

Blackie


Joined: 20/12/2007
Posts: 129

Message Posted:
28/03/2009 12:14

I take them occasionaly for inflamation of tendons. The only time I can say I had any problems was the second last time I took them. I had a bout of severe black depression for about two days I can only assume it was the tablets as by nature I am one of the happiest most laid back people you are likely to meet. Cyprus is made for people like me.