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Brand Names: Voltaren, Voltarol
See also: Diclofenac

What is Diclofenac Sodium? Diclofenac sodium is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) taken to reduce inflammation and pain in conditions such as in arthritis or acute injury.


Reasons Taken

19 patients in the community are taking or have taken Diclofenac Sodium.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 6 31%
Pain 3 15%
Stiffness/spasticity 2 10%
Arthritis 1 5%
Pain and stiffness, feet 1 5%
middle back pain 1 5%
General health 1 5%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Diclofenac Sodium.

  0 mg none 1 mg day 75 mg day 100 mg day 150 mg day 225 mg day
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 4 Number of Patients: 4 3 Number of Patients: 3 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Diclofenac Sodium or how long patients were taking Diclofenac Sodium before stopping.

Currently taking Diclofenac Sodium

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
3
1
2
2
0
0

Stopped taking Diclofenac Sodium

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
2
1
0
1
4
Why Patients Stopped Taking Diclofenac Sodium (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Doctor's advice 2 25% Doctor's advice: 25%
Side effects too severe 2 25% Side effects too severe: 25%
Other 2 25% Other: 25%
Course of treatment ended 2 25% Course of treatment ended: 25%
Did not seem to work 1 13% Did not seem to work: 13%


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