Also, signs of serious heart problems could occur, including chest pain or tightness, fast or irregular heartbeat, unusual flushing or warmth of the skin, weakness, or slurring of speech. Check with your doctor right away if you notice any of these warning signs. Check with your doctor right away if you have bloody urine, a decrease in frequency or amount of urine, an increase in blood pressure, increased thirst, loss of appetite, lower back or side pain, nausea, swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs, trouble breathing, unusual tiredness or weakness, vomiting, or weight gain.
These could be symptoms of a serious kidney problem. Hyperkalemia high potassium in the blood may occur while you are using this medicine. Check with your doctor right away if you have stomach pain, confusion, difficulty with breathing, irregular heartbeat, nausea or vomiting, nervousness, numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips, or weakness or heaviness of the legs. This medicine may cause a serious allergic reaction called anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention.
It may occur often in patients who are allergic to aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Call your doctor right away if you have a rash, itching, trouble breathing or swallowing, or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth while you are using this medicine.
Using this medicine during the later part of pregnancy can harm your unborn baby. If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your doctor right away. Talk to your doctor about this risk. It may also be helpful to note of how often your migraine attacks occur and how much medicines you use. Call your doctor right away if you have confusion, drowsiness, fever, general feeling of illness, headache, loss of appetite, nausea, stiff neck or back, or vomiting.
These could be symptoms of meningitis. Check with your doctor immediately if blurred vision, difficulty in reading, or any other change in vision occurs during or after your treatment. Your doctor may want you to have your eyes checked by an ophthalmologist eye doctor.
This medicine may cause a delay in ovulation for women and may affect their ability to have children. If you plan to have children, talk with your doctor before using this medicine.
Before having any kind of surgery or medical tests, tell your doctor that you are using this medicine. It may be necessary for you to stop treatment for awhile, or to change to a different nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug before your procedure. Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription over-the-counter [OTC] medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention.
These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:. Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients.
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Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:. Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
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You may opt-out of e-mail communications at any time by clicking on the Unsubscribe link in the e-mail. The main difference between the two is that diclofenac potassium is absorbed into the body more quickly than diclofenac sodium.
A quick action is useful where immediate pain relief is required, and a prolonged action is more useful in reducing inflammation. Some brands of diclofenac also contain a medicine called misoprostol. Misoprostol helps to protect the stomach against irritation which can be caused by taking diclofenac over a period of time. Diclofenac is not a suitable medicine for people who have heart disease such as heart failure , or who have circulatory problems, or who have had a heart attack or a stroke.
This is because it has been found that there is a small increased risk of heart attack and stroke in this group of people. Other anti-inflammatory medicines are more suitable for people with these conditions - ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice about an alternative medicine. Diclofenac is also formulated as skin gels and patches and as eye drops. Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine may only be used if extra care is taken.
For these reasons, before you start taking your diclofenac dosage, it is important that your doctor knows:. Along with their useful effects, most medicines can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them.
The table below contains some of the most common ones associated with diclofenac. You will find a full list in the manufacturer's information leaflet supplied with your medicine. The unwanted effects often improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine, but speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following continue or become troublesome.
Important : if you experience any of the following less common but more serious symptoms, stop taking diclofenac and contact your doctor for advice straightaway:. Studies have shown that taking diclofenac at higher doses and for long periods of time can increase your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Seek urgent medical attention if you experience any signs of this, including chest pain, shortness of breath, weakness or slurred speech.
If you experience any other symptoms which you think may be due to diclofenac, speak with your doctor or pharmacist for further advice.
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