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Brand Names: Voltaren, Voltarol
Generic Name: Diclofenac Sodium
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

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

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 2 22%
Stiffness/spasticity 2 22%
Pain 2 22%
middle back pain 1 11%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Diclofenac Sodium.

  1 mg day 75 mg day 100 mg day 225 mg day
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 4 Number of Patients: 4 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
2
1
0
3
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
0
0
0
1
1
Why Patients Stopped Taking Diclofenac Sodium (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Doctor's advice 1 50% Doctor's advice: 50%
Other 1 50% Other: 50%
Course of treatment ended 1 50% Course of treatment ended: 50%


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