Precautions and Warnings With Diclofenac Sodium

Being aware of precautions and warnings with diclofenac sodium before taking it can help ensure a safe treatment process. The drug has been reported to cause heart attack or stroke, so the smallest effective dose should be taken for the shortest period of time. Precautions and warnings with diclofenac sodium also extend to people with known high blood pressure or heart failure, since the medication may make either condition worse.

 

Diclofenac Sodium: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking diclofenac sodium (Voltaren®) if you have:
 
Let your healthcare provider know if you:
 
  • Are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant
  • Are breastfeeding
  • Drink alcohol frequently
  • Smoke
  • Are having or have recently had heart surgery.
     
Also, tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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