This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Flector (Diclofenac Topical) and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Reports by Event Outcome
All Cases (654)
Death (1)
Life Threatening Events (4)
Disability (1)
Reports by Reaction Type
Drug Ineffective (201),
Pain (53),
Dizziness (43),
Nausea (39),
Rash (32),
Pruritus (29),
Headache (25),
Abdominal Discomfort (23),
Malaise (23),
Application Site Pain (17),
Diarrhoea (17),
Dyspnoea (16)
Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Flector (Diclofenac Topical). For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.
Possible Flector side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-27
Patient: female
Reactions: Nuchal Rigidity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flector
Possible Flector side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-27
Patient: female
Reactions: False Positive Investigation Result
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flector
Possible Flector side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-27
Patient: female
Reactions: Rash Erythematous, Rash
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flector
Possible Flector side effects in
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient:
Reactions: Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flector
Possible Flector side effects in 63 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient: 63 year old female, weighing 54.0 kg (118.8 pounds)
Reactions: Abdominal Discomfort, Abdominal Pain Upper
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flector
Dosage: unk, 2x/day (1 patch every 12 hours)
Indication: Fractured Coccyx
Start date: 2012-08-13
Tylenol
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Possible Flector side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient: female
Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Pain, Muscular Weakness
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flector
Possible Flector side effects in female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient: female
Reactions: Cardiac Failure Congestive
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flector
Possible Flector side effects in 71 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient: 71 year old female, weighing 53.1 kg (116.7 pounds)
Reactions: Asthma, Dyspnoea, Application Site Erythema, Throat Tightness, Cold Sweat, Influenza Like Illness
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flector
Other drugs received by patient: Synthroid
Possible Flector side effects in 65 year old male
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient: 65 year old male
Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Product Adhesion Issue
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flector
Possible Flector side effects in 46 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-22
Patient: 46 year old female, weighing 75.7 kg (166.6 pounds)
Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Pain, Skin Erosion
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cortisone Acetate
Dosage: unk
Flector
Dosage: unk, 2x/day
Indication: Bursitis
Start date: 2012-07-27
End date: 2012-01-01
Possible Flector side effects in female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-22
Patient: female
Reactions: Migraine, Application Site Irritation
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flector
Possible Flector side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-22
Patient: female
Reactions: Abdominal Discomfort
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flector
Possible Flector side effects in 87 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-22
Patient: 87 year old female
Reactions: Drug Ineffective
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flector
Possible Flector side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-22
Patient: male
Reactions: Application Site Reaction, Skin Haemorrhage, Ulcer
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flector
Possible Flector side effects in 79 year old female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-21
Patient: 79 year old female, weighing 56.7 kg (124.7 pounds)
Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Haemorrhage Subcutaneous
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flector
Other drugs received by patient: Methotrexate
Possible Flector side effects in 77 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-20
Patient: 77 year old male, weighing 92.0 kg (202.4 pounds)
Reactions: Product Adhesion Issue, Feeling Abnormal
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flector
Other drugs received by patient: Metformin
Possible Flector side effects in 78 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-20
Patient: 78 year old female, weighing 76.6 kg (168.5 pounds)
Reactions: Dysstasia, Diverticulitis, Pain, Clostridial Infection
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flector
Other drugs received by patient: Spironolactone; Lasix; Plavix; Potassium; Zocor
Possible Flector side effects in 61 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-17
Patient: 61 year old female, weighing 77.0 kg (169.4 pounds)
Reactions: Burning Sensation
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flector
Other drugs received by patient: Cymbalta
Possible Flector side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-17
Patient: male
Reactions: Drug Ineffective
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flector
Possible Flector side effects in 67 year old male
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-08-16
Patient: 67 year old male
Reactions: Drug Ineffective
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flector
Possible Flector side effects in 58 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-16
Patient: 58 year old male, weighing 88.0 kg (193.6 pounds)
Reactions: Rash Pruritic
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flector
Other drugs received by patient: Oxycodone
Possible Flector side effects in 73 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-15
Patient: 73 year old female, weighing 56.0 kg (123.2 pounds)
Reactions: Application Site Bleeding
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flector
Other drugs received by patient: Lipitor; Ibuprofen; Preservision EYE Vitamin
Possible Flector side effects in 73 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-15
Patient: 73 year old female, weighing 56.7 kg (124.7 pounds)
Reactions: Application Site Bleeding
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flector
Dosage: unk, daily
Start date: 2012-08-09
Flector
Dosage: unk, daily
Indication: Arthritis
Start date: 2012-03-14
End date: 2012-08-06
Other drugs received by patient: Preservision EYE Vitamin; Lipitor; Ibuprofen
Possible Flector side effects in 22 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-14
Patient: 22 year old male, weighing 93.0 kg (204.5 pounds)
Reactions: Rash, Product Adhesion Issue, Blister
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flector
Possible Flector side effects in 66 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-14
Patient: 66 year old female, weighing 92.1 kg (202.5 pounds)
Reactions: Drug Ineffective
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flector
Possible Flector side effects in 67 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-10
Patient: 67 year old female, weighing 64.9 kg (142.7 pounds)
Reactions: Contusion
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flector
Dosage: unk, 1x/day
Administration route: Topical
Indication: Meniscus Lesion
Start date: 2012-08-03
End date: 2012-08-04
Flector
Indication: Back Disorder
Other drugs received by patient: Synthroid; Cozaar; Toprol-XL
Possible Flector side effects in 71 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-10
Patient: 71 year old female, weighing 53.1 kg (116.7 pounds)
Reactions: Asthma, Dyspnoea, Chills, Pyrexia, Application Site Erythema, Cold Sweat, Throat Tightness
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flector
Other drugs received by patient: Synthroid
Possible Flector side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-09
Patient: female
Reactions: Dermatitis Contact, Pruritus, Skin Exfoliation, Skin Burning Sensation, Erythema, Skin Irritation
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flector
Dosage: unk, 1x/day
Start date: 2012-01-01
End date: 2012-08-03
Flector
Dosage: unk, 1x/day
Indication: Nerve Compression
Start date: 2012-07-05
End date: 2012-01-01
Possible Flector side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-09
Patient: female
Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Product Adhesion Issue
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flector
Possible Flector side effects in 73 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Switzerland on 2012-08-09
Patient: 73 year old male
Reactions: Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage, Haemorrhagic Anaemia, Melaena, Renal Failure Acute
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Aspirin
Dosage: 100 mg daily
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Cerebral Infarction
Start date: 2011-04-16
End date: 2012-05-11
Aspirin
Dosage: 100 mg, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-05-21
Escitalopram
Dosage: 10 mg daily
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Bipolar Disorder
Start date: 2011-04-01
Flector
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Topical
End date: 2012-05-01
Glucophage
Dosage: 850 mg daily
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
End date: 2012-05-01
Plavix
Dosage: 75 mg, daily
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Cerebral Infarction
Start date: 2011-04-26
End date: 2012-05-11
Remeron
Dosage: 30 mg daily
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Depression
Start date: 2012-04-01
Other drugs received by patient: Tamsulosin HCL; Atorvastatin Calcium; Seroquel; Triatec Comp; Bisoprolol Fumarate; Lantus; Haldol
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