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What does it do?
This product is used primarily in the treatment of arthritis. It is in the family of NSAIDs, and its mechanism of action is unknown.
Last text update: 2011-10-04
Last data update: 2012-01-14
This product has a black box warning related to potentially fatal cardiac and GI events including MI and strokes, bleeding or perforation of the intestines.
General Information:
- 6.2
- Cambia Average Satisfaction Score
- 71% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Cambia.
MediGuard regularly polls our more than 5,900 users taking Cambia (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of the MediGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@mediguard.org.
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Global Patient Feedback for Cambia (Diclofenac)
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Had to stop (Voltaren 50) Diclofenac Sodium, caused a dry mouth, then ulcers in the mouth. Eight days after stopping, still have dry mouth and ulcers.
- 58 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2012-01-30 02:42:53
I have been using Voltaren Gel for about 2 years. It is the best thing I have ever used. I only take Celebrex about once a week as long as I keep using the Gel. I have osteoarthritis in about every joint so I use it where ever I need it. I would recommend it to anyone, at least give it a try. I feel it's safer than any NSAID. I am fortunate. it is expensive but my insurance pays for most pf it.
- 70 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-11-03 21:19:39
I have some Voltaren gel given to me after shoulder surgery revealed severe arthritis two years ago . However, I rarely used it post surgery and forgot about it. Recently I put it on my hands where arthritis has been bothering me and rubbed some on my lower back which constantly aches (herniated discs, degenerative discs, etc). I know, it's not for the back, and I used it only once because I was seeing my neurologist the next day. But that night the pain in my hands immediately subsided and when I went to sleep without the deep backache pain for the first time in months. Doc recommended the Flector patch for my back and I have been using it every other night for a month as it is quite expensive. My hands are 100 % better and my back aches much less, at least a 70% improvement in my case. I know the cons, but the relief I get makes its use worthwile. I regularly check my blood pressure and it is excellent (I also take Avapro). As I can't take anti inflamatory medicine orally, this has given me the best shot at relief.
- 68 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-09-21 16:18:07
