When and How Do I Take Voltaren-XR?
General considerations for when and how to take
Voltaren-XR include the following:
- Voltaren-XR comes in tablet form. It is generally taken by mouth once a day.
- It is usually recommended to take NSAIDs (like Voltaren-XR) with food to help prevent stomach upset. However, food may cause this medication to work more slowly.
- Do not break, chew, or crush the Voltaren-XR tablets.
- It may take several weeks for the full effects of Voltaren-XR to be felt.
- It is important to take the lowest effective dose for the least amount of time in order to treat your condition. This will decrease the chances of serious side effects occurring.
- Voltaren-XR should be taken at the same times each day to maintain an even level of the medication in your blood.
- For Voltaren-XR to work properly, you have to take it as prescribed.
Dosing Information for Voltaren-XR
The dose of Voltaren-XR that your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
- The medical condition being treated
- Other medical conditions you may have
- Other medications you are currently taking.
As always, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
Side Effects of Voltaren-XR
As with any medicine, side effects are possible with Voltaren-XR. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. If side effects do occur, in many cases, they are minor, meaning that they require no treatment or are easily treated by your healthcare provider.
Common side effects with Voltaren-XR include:
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