SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Voltaren

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Voltaren

Voltaren has 95 Side Effects total
71 are Life Threatening
7 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Voltaren

Voltaren is also known by the generic name Diclofenac Sodium USES: Diclofenac is used to relieve pain, swelling (inflammation), and joint stiffness caused by arthritis. Reducing these symptoms helps you do more of your normal daily activities. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Voltaren has 71 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - A Rupture in the Wall of the Stomach or Intestine - Gastrointestinal Perforation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Acquired Decrease of All Cells in the Blood - Pancytopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Black Tarry Stools is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Bleeding Not Related to Menstrual Period - Metrorrhagia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Blind Spot in the Eye - Scotomata is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Blurred Vision is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Bruise - Bruising is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Canker Sore - Aphthous Stomatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Chronic Heart Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Double Vision - Diplopia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Elevation of Proteins in the Urine - Proteinuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Frequent Urination - Increased Urinary Frequency is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Hearing Problem - Hearing Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Hemolytic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy - Allergic Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Large Intestine - Colitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Skin with Blisters - Bullous Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Interstitial Nephritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Kidney Damage - Nephrotoxicity is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Kidney Disease - Renal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Kidney Failure - Renal Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Kidney Problems Causing a Decreased Amount of Urine to be Passed - Oliguria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Large Purple or Brown Skin Blotches - Purpura is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Liver Tissue Death - Hepatic Necrosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Loss of Memory - Memory Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Low Blood Counts due to Bone Marrow Failure - Aplastic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Meningitis Not Caused by an Infection - Non-Infective Meningitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality - Psychotic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Nephrotic Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Nosebleed - Epistaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Red Blood in Bowel Movement - Bloody Stools is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Renal Papillary Necrosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Ringing in the Ears - Tinnitus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Skin Rash with Sloughing - Exfoliative Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Stomach or Intestinal Ulcer - Gastrointestinal Ulcer is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Stroke - Cerebrovascular Accident is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Swelling of the Abdomen - Abdominal Swelling is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Throwing Up Blood - Bloody Vomit is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Ulcer from Stomach Acid - Peptic Ulcer is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Ulcers of Esophagus - Esophageal Ulcer is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Vision Changes caused by Medications - Toxic Amblyopia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Vocal Cord Swelling - Laryngeal Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Water Retention - Body Fluid Retention is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Voltaren

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Voltaren has 7 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Conditions of Excess Stomach Acid Secretion - Gastric Hypersecretory Conditions is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Voltaren

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Voltaren

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Voltaren

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Voltaren

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Voltaren

Indigestion - Dyspepsia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Voltaren

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Voltaren

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Voltaren Drug-Drug Interactions

Voltaren has interactions of severe seriousness with 4 drug(s):

Voltaren has 2 severe interactions with Cidofovir. Click here to see them

Voltaren has 3 severe interactions with Ketorolac. Click here to see them

Voltaren has 3 severe interactions with Toradol. Click here to see them

Voltaren has 2 severe interactions with Vistide. Click here to see them

Voltaren has interactions of serious seriousness with 42 drug(s).

Voltaren has interactions of moderate seriousness with 256 drug(s).

Voltaren has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Voltaren has 27 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Voltaren.

Voltaren Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Drug-Induced Hepatitis - Hepatitis caused by Drugs is a contraindication of Voltaren.

Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines is a contraindication of Voltaren.

Hepatic Failure - Liver Failure is a contraindication of Voltaren.

Post-operative from CABG Surgery - Time Immediately after Coronary Bypass Surgery is a contraindication of Voltaren.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Voltaren.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Voltaren.

Relative Contraindications

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Voltaren.

Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Voltaren.

Blood Coagulation Disorder - Blood Clotting Disorder is a contraindication of Voltaren.

Bloody Vomit - Throwing Up Blood is a contraindication of Voltaren.

Body Fluid Retention - Water Retention is a contraindication of Voltaren.

Cerebrovascular Accident - Stroke is a contraindication of Voltaren.

Chronic Heart Failure is a contraindication of Voltaren.

Disease of Cardiovascular System - Disease of the Heart and Blood Vessels is a contraindication of Voltaren.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Voltaren.

Gastrointestinal Perforation - A Rupture in the Wall of the Stomach or Intestine is a contraindication of Voltaren.

Gastrointestinal Ulcer - Stomach or Intestinal Ulcer is a contraindication of Voltaren.

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Voltaren.

Increased Cardiovascular Event Risk is a contraindication of Voltaren.

Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Voltaren.

Peptic Ulcer - Ulcer from Stomach Acid is a contraindication of Voltaren.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Voltaren.

Tobacco Smoker - Tobacco Smoking is a contraindication of Voltaren.

Contraindication Warnings

Anemia is a contraindication of Voltaren.

Bronchial Asthma - Asthma is a contraindication of Voltaren.

Dehydration - Extreme Loss of Body Water is a contraindication of Voltaren.

Edema - Visible Water Retention is a contraindication of Voltaren.

Voltaren has 13 related brands and strengths:

Diclofenac 0.1 % Eye Drops

Diclofenac 1 % Topical Gel

Diclofenac 1.5 % Topical Drops

Diclofenac 25 Mg Tab, Delayed Release

Diclofenac 3 % Topical Gel

Diclofenac 50 Mg Tab, Delayed Release

Diclofenac 75 Mg Tab, Delayed Release

Diclofenac Er 100 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Pennsaid 1.5 % Topical Drops

Solaraze 3 % Topical Gel

Voltaren 0.1 % Eye Drops

Voltaren 1 % Topical Gel

Voltaren-Xr 100 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Voltaren - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe stomach pain, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, extreme drowsiness, slow/shallow breathing, seizures.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.