Diclofenac

Diclofenac is an anti-inflammatory drug that has recently been reported to increase the risk of heart attack. It is used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. Researchers who reviewed 23 studies involving more than one million people found a 40% increased risk of cardiovascular events, mostly acute heart attacks, in people taking diclofenac. Diclofenac is also sold under the names Cataflam, Voltaren, Clonac, Dichlohexal and Fenac. Diclofenac is currently sold in 62 countries. Researchers from Australia's University of Newcastle found the risk of heart attack and stroke was higher even at common doses of diclofenac. The risk was greatest among those who had heart disease risk factors such as diabetes, smoking or high blood pressure.

Posted by
shannon brough
on April 3, 2020

VETERAN HAD TRIPLE BYPASS-2016-NOW HAS BLADDER CANCER AND KIDNEY AND NO ONE WILL HELP ME WHY?

Posted by
Michael Kampwirth
on January 15, 2020

I had a massive hemeragic stroke in March 2017. I had been taking Voltaren for my arthritis since 2014. My insurance stopped covering it in December of 2016, no reason given. I just recently stopped the usage of the drug, given the current information about it.

Posted by
Georgia Veteran
on February 26, 2019

I am a veteran and my doctor sent to my home 24 tubes (2 cases) and I was charge for them now I am
stuck with this stuff. I always research medications on the internet, due to the VA doesn't care what they
give us. It is all about try it and lets see whats happens.

thanks to everyone who was strong enough to leave a comment on this site and I am truly sorry for those who has suffer behind this product and even lost love ones. May God be with you in the days to come.

Posted by
Shawn Verdin
on February 19, 2019

I recently was hospitalized for internal bleeding due to taking diclofenac. It specifically says it on my discharge paperwork. I have 3 liesions on my colon a enlarged live an enlarged gallbladder and elevated kidney and liver enzymes. No Dr has ever informed me of the risks of taking this drug. Who knows of anyone who could handle this case?

Posted by
Jack Freeman
on October 14, 2018

I devepoced CAD and now have 5 stents. I've used cream and pills over 7 years, is there a possible relationship?

Posted by
Therisa Knapp
on July 19, 2018

My husband is experiencing extreme stomach issues right now and is having documented issues of blacking out/falling to his knees. At times its like tunnel vision, body feels odd, and tries to sit down before it gets worse.

Posted by
elisabeth spivey
on February 17, 2018

My mother has developed Respitory failure after taking the pill diclofenac for several years. She hospitalised for pneumonia associated with her depressed Respitory condition from this pill. She has been diagnosed with copd also since on this pill. Long term continues oxygen has been prescribed to mother. Never before has she been hospitalized or been on oxygen. She has developed multiple blood clots in her lungs also resulting in being put on blood thinner which interfears whith any kind of pain management for the original condition of RA OA. Leaving my mother in chronic pain and shortness of breath.

Posted by
Indi Lane
on July 22, 2017

My moma died a few months back while using this cream! I live in a small town and begged the llcoroner for a autopsy. They refused me. She was on only 55. I found her dead early one morning while my 8 yr old son lay next to her. I've tried researching why she died all alone but couldnt figure out.

Yesterday my aunt (momas sister) called me saying her ankles and feet were sore. I remembered this cream moma had. I told her moma used it twice daily for last couple weeks before age died for her arthritis. She called me tonight in a panic. She couldn't breath. She was having heart palpitations and sick to her stomach. I told her to TeXt out the word so I can read side effects.
OMG! OMG! MOMA WAS TKN half the meds it warns against. Experience every single symptom days leading up to death, her stomach was so swollen when I found. It blowed up immediately at death. I checked on her 3 hours before I found her dead. She didn't move a inch or attempt to get help. It happened that fast. She didn't even soil herself.
It just so happens that the ankle she was applying this medicine to is connected to the leg that swellled up so badly she was unable to walk for days. Then placed on prednisone to fight the swelling. My moma suffered from angina, uncontrolavle high blood pressure, previous mini strokes, high cholesterol, stomach ulcers, and much more.
I remwmber her saying she felt her Dr didn't seem to care about the swelling in her leg. Let me emphasize how bad the swelling was here - I was expecting her leg to split open to relieve pressure it self.
I know now without a doubt that everything I read tonight, this killed my moma. I'm going to take action if anyone will listen to me!!!!!!

Oh one more thing, 2 weeks after she died my aunt was rushed to the hospital for a different reason and guess who was working this small town ER? Momas DR. My aunt motioned my mothers name and she recently passed away. He stood up stated he didn't know my mother and walked out of the room. My mothers name was India, Not a common name to easily forget!!!!!!!

Posted by
Carl
on May 7, 2016

I KNOW SOMEONE WHO 'S DEAD BECAUSE OF DICLOFENAC AND I HAVE TO BUILD GROUP FOR CLASS ACTION. I CAN CREATE A WEB SITE FOR THAT SOON.

Posted by
Gary Chance
on November 27, 2015

I suffered a heart attack while taking Diclofenac.

Posted by
susan nicholson
on October 22, 2015

I was prescribed diclofenac for pain relief. several days after takin it I suffered a major stroke. I could no longer work, lost my insurance because I had no income, it has caused my family and I a lot of problems.

Posted by
South Carolina
on October 15, 2011

On April25th 2011 I suffered a brain hemorrhage which caused a stroke with left side paralysis and I am no longer able to work.