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Diclofenac Uses Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve the inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis (the most common form of arthritis), and ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis and stiffness of the spine). Diclofenac How To Take To reduce stomach upset and related side effects, your doctor may recommend taking Diclofenac with milk, food, or an antacid. However, this may delay onset of relief. Take this medication with a full glass of water. Also, do not lie down for about twenty minutes after taking it. This will help to prevent irritation in your upper digestive tract. Take this medicine exactly as prescribed. Diclofenac Side Effects Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Diclofenac. More common side effects may include: Abdominal pain or cramps, constipation, diarrhea, headache, indigestion, nausea Less common side effects may include: Abdominal bleeding, abdominal swelling, dizziness, fluid retention, gas, itching, peptic ulcers, rash, ringing in the ears Rare side effects may include: Anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction), anemia, anxiety, appetite change, asthma, black stools, blood disorders, bloody diarrhea, blurred vision, changes in taste, colitis, congestive heart failure, convulsions, decrease in white blood cells, decreased urine production, depression, double vision, drowsiness, dry mouth and mucous membranes, hair loss, hearing loss, hepatitis, high blood pressure, hives, inability to sleep, inflammation of the colon, inflammation of mouth, inflammation of the pancreas, irritability, kidney failure, liver disease, low blood pressure, nosebleed, red or purple skin discoloration and itching, sensitivity to light, skin eruptions and inflammation, scaling or peeling, sores in the gullet, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (a severe form of skin eruption), swelling of eyelids, lips, and tongue, swelling of the throat due to fluid retention, vague feeling of illness, vision changes, vomiting, yellow eyes and skin Diclofenac Medical Precautions If you have an allergic reaction to diclofenac, or if you have had asthma attacks, hives, or other allergic reactions caused by aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, you should not take this medication. Make sure your doctor is aware of any drug reactions you have experienced. Remember that this medication has been known to cause peptic ulcers and bleeding. Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect a problem. Use this drug cautiously if you have kidney problems, heart disease, or high blood pressure. It can cause fluid retention.

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