Voltaren XR
- Generic Name: diclofenac sodium extended-release tablets
- Brand Name: Voltaren XR
Voltaren XR(Diclofenac Sodium Extended-Release Tablets) side effects drug center
Voltaren XR Side Effects Center
What Is Voltaren XR?
Voltaren XR (diclofenac) is an extended release nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for the treatment of pain, fever, and inflammation by reducing the production of prostaglandins. Voltaren RX is used primarily for the treatment of inflammation and pain caused by conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
What Are Side Effects of Voltaren XR?
Common side effects of Voltaren XR include:
- upset stomach,
- heartburn,
- indigestion,
- stomach pain,
- nausea,
- vomiting,
- diarrhea,
- constipation,
- bloating,
- gas,
- dizziness,
- drowsiness,
- headache,
- nervousness,
- skin itching or rash,
- stuffy nose,
- sweating,
- blurred vision,
- swelling or pain in your arms or legs, or
- ringing in your ears.
Tell your doctor if you have unlikely but serious side effects of Voltaren XR including:
- sudden or unexplained weight gain,
- hearing changes,
- mental/mood changes,
- difficult or painful swallowing, or
- unusual tiredness.
Dosage for Voltaren XR
The usual recommended dosage of Voltaren XR is 100 mg once daily. Voltaren RX should be taken with food to reduce stomach upset.
What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Voltaren XR?
Potential drug interactions include lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid), blood pressure medications, methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall), certain antibiotics, and anticoagulants. Like other NSAIDs, Voltaren XR is generally avoided during pregnancy because it may affect the cardiovascular system of the fetus.
Voltaren XR During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
It is not known whether Voltaren XR is excreted in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Additional Information
Our Voltaren XR Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.
Voltaren XR Consumer Information
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling).
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of a heart attack or stroke: chest pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, feeling short of breath.
Stop using diclofenac and call your doctor at once if you have:
- the first sign of any skin rash, no matter how mild;
- flu-like symptoms;
- heart problems--swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath;
- kidney problems--little or no urinating, painful or difficult urination, swelling in your arms or legs, feeling tired or short of breath;
- liver problems--nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain (upper right side), tiredness, itching, dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or
- signs of stomach bleeding--bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.
Common side effects may include:
- indigestion, gas, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain;
- diarrhea, constipation;
- headache, dizziness, drowsiness;
- abnormal lab tests;
- itching, sweating;
- stuffy nose;
- increased blood pressure; or
- swelling or pain in your arms or legs.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Read the entire detailed patient monograph for Voltaren XR (Diclofenac Sodium Extended-Release Tablets)
Voltaren XR Professional Information
SIDE EFFECTS
In patients taking Voltaren®-XR (diclofenac sodium extended-release) tablets, USP 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, fulminant hepatitis with and without jaundice, liver failure, liver necrosis, 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.
Read the entire FDA prescribing information for Voltaren XR (Diclofenac Sodium Extended-Release Tablets)
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