ADVERSE REACTIONS
In patients taking Voltaren® (diclofenac sodium enteric-coated tablets), or other NSAIDs, the most frequently reported adverse experiences occurring in approximately 1%-10% of patients are:
Gastrointestinal experiences including: abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, gross bleeding/perforation, heartburn, nausea, GI ulcers (gastric/duodenal) and vomiting.
Abnormal renal function, anemia, dizziness, edema, elevated liver enzymes, headaches, increased bleeding time, pruritus, rashes and tinnitus.
Additional adverse experiences reported occasionally include:
Body as a Whole: fever, infection, sepsis
Cardiovascular System: congestive heart failure, hypertension, tachycardia, syncope
Digestive System: dry mouth, esophagitis, gastric/peptic ulcers, gastritis, gastrointestinal bleeding, glossitis, hematemesis, hepatitis, jaundice
Hemic and Lymphatic System: ecchymosis, eosinophilia, leukopenia, melena, purpura, rectal bleeding, stomatitis, thrombocytopenia
Metabolic and Nutritional: weight changes
Nervous System: anxiety, asthenia, confusion, depression, dream abnormalities, drowsiness, insomnia, malaise, nervousness, paresthesia, somnolence, tremors, vertigo
Respiratory System: asthma, dyspnea
Skin and Appendages: alopecia, photosensitivity, sweating increased
Special Senses: blurred vision
Urogenital System: cystitis, dysuria, hematuria, interstitial nephritis, oliguria/polyuria, proteinuria, renal failure
Other adverse reactions, which occur rarely are:
Body as a Whole: anaphylactic reactions, appetite changes, death
Cardiovascular System: arrhythmia, hypotension, myocardial infarction, palpitations, vasculitis
Digestive System: colitis, eructation, liver failure, pancreatitis
Hemic and Lymphatic System: agranulocytosis, hemolytic anemia, aplastic anemia, lymphadenopathy, pancytopenia
Metabolic and Nutritional: hyperglycemia
Nervous System: convulsions, coma, hallucinations, meningitis
Respiratory System: respiratory depression, pneumonia
Skin and Appendages: angioedema, toxic epidermal necrolysis, erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, urticaria
Special Senses: conjunctivitis, hearing impairment
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REPORTS OF SUSPECTED VOLTAREN SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS
Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Voltaren. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Possible Voltaren side effects / adverse reactions in 48 year old female
Reported by a physician from France on 2011-08-26
Patient: 48 year old female
Reactions: Dermatitis Bullous, Toxic Skin Eruption
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Omeprazole
Dosage: 1 df;qd;po
Administration route: Oral
Augmentin '125'
Dosage: ;po
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-08-03
Myolastan (Tetrazepam)
Dosage: 25 mg;qd;po
Administration route: Oral
Acetaminophen W/ Codeine
Dosage: prn;po
Administration route: Oral
Desloratadine
Dosage: 5 mg;qd;po
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-08-01
Pyostacine (Pristinamycin)
Dosage: 1000 mg;bid;po
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-08-01
Voltaren
Dosage: 75 mg;bid;po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Sciatica
Start date: 2011-07-06
End date: 2011-07-30
Other drugs received by patient: Ialuset (Hyaluronic Acid); Biafine (Trolamine)
Possible Voltaren side effects / adverse reactions in 66 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-10-03
Patient: 66 year old female
Reactions: Malaise, Nasopharyngitis, Pharyngitis Streptococcal, Myocardial Infarction
Adverse event resulted in: death
Suspect drug(s):
Voltaren
Possible Voltaren side effects / adverse reactions in 48 year old female
Reported by a physician from Russian Federation on 2011-10-03
Patient: 48 year old female
Reactions: Hypersensitivity, Injection Site Abscess
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Voltaren
Other drugs received by patient: Nicotinic Acid
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