Diclofenac Potassium (Cont.)

Diclofenac Potassium Drug Interactions

Diclofenac potassium can potentially interact with a number of other medicines.
 
(Click Drug Interactions With Diclofenac Potassium for more information about diclofenac potassium and these other medicines.)
 

Diclofenac Potassium: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that people using NSAIDs, including diclofenac potassium, may have a higher risk of having a heart attack or stroke than those people who do not take NSAIDs. This warning does not apply to those who take aspirin. This risk may be higher in people who have been taking NSAIDs for a long time. These events can occur without any warning and can lead to death. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have or have ever had any of the following:
 
You should also talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking diclofenac potassium if you have:
 
  • Asthma
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Liver disease or failure
  • Kidney disease or failure
  • Bleeding problems (or if you are taking a medicine that decreases the ability of your blood to clot)
  • Diabetes
  • Stomach ulcers, stomach bleeding, or a history of either condition
  • Any allergies to medicines, including aspirin or other NSAID pain medicines.
     
Let your healthcare provider know if you:
 
  • Are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant (see Cataflam and Pregnancy)
  • Are breastfeeding
  • Smoke
  • Drink alcohol frequently
  • Have recently had heart surgery.
     
Also, tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines you may be currently taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Click Precautions and Warnings With Diclofenac Potassium for more information on this topic, including information on who should not take diclofenac potassium.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;