Re: Voltaren Gel

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It didn't work for me either. Good luck!

[Guest guest]

I've just started using it, Anne.  So far, other than a headache from the

fragrance, I've been OK with it.  But if experience shows anything, I will start

reacting to it soon. It's just wonderful to be so sensitive!

Vivien

[Guest guest]

I used this, twice actually. It helped the first night, but not much.  However

used consistently if made a difference in about a week. Not much, but a little

improved. Gwen

[Guest guest]

My rheumatologist gave me some sample bottles of voltaren liquid. It has really

helped my hands. That is where a lot of my arthritis pain is. I acts pretty

fast.

& Rosie on

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All,

You are lucky you could get it, they are quit manufacturing it and Doctors use

it for inflammation but not supposed to be used in open area. Other gels,

creams, can be compounded.

Bennie

[Guest guest]

> I used this, twice actually. It helped the first night, but not much. However

used consistently if made a difference in about a week. Not much, but a little

improved. Gwen

>

ALL:

]What state are people in because realize it is being taken off market. Bennie

From FDA website:

oltaren Gel (diclofenac sodium topical gel) 1% - Hepatic Effects Labeling

Changes

Audience: Rheumatological healthcare professionals, pharmacists

[Posted 12/04/2009] Endo, Novartis and FDA notified healthcare professionals of

revisions to the Hepatic Effects section of the prescribing information to add

new warnings and precautions about the potential for elevation in liver function

tests during treatment with all products containing diclofenac sodium.

In postmarketing reports, cases of drug-induced hepatotoxicity have been

reported in the first month but can occur at any time during treatment with

diclofenac. Postmarketing surveillance has reported cases of severe hepatic

reactions, including liver necrosis, jaundice, fulminant hepatitis with and

without jaundice, and liver failure. Some of these reported cases resulted in

fatalities or liver transplantation.

Physicians should measure transaminases periodically in patients receiving

long-term therapy with diclofenac. The optimum times for making the first and

subsequent transaminase measurement are not known. Based on clinical trial data

and postmarketing experiences, transaminases should be monitored within 4 to 8

weeks after initiating treatment with diclofenac.

www.endo.com/File%20Library/.../Final-VOLTAREN-GEL-HCP.pdf

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of Voltaren Gel. This is not a recall. We anticipate the market will be

re-supplied by early second quarter 2012. Endo's principal concern is the health

and ...

[Guest guest]

I got it in Mexico several years ago. Same thing only much cheaper than it is

here. I have no problem with it and it helps!

& Rosie on

What we do speaks so loud,

that the world never hears

what we say!

My rheumatologist gave me some sample bottles of voltaren liquid. It has

really helped my hands. That is where a lot of my arthritis pain is. I acts

pretty fast.

& Rosie on

[Guest guest]

The only thing it acted fast on me was to set my allergies off. I called the

pain clinic and they changed it to the same drug without the fragrance I think.

something called Pennsaid 1.5% solution. But I haven't opened or tried it yet.

> and Rosie on wrote:

> My rheumatologist gave me some sample bottles of voltaren liquid. It has

really helped my hands.

[Guest guest]

Pennsaid is what my doctor gave to me. It really does help my hands.

& Rosie on

What we do speaks so loud,

that the world never hears

what we say!

[Guest guest]

I have used it once, I took Benadryl with it because I am so brave. Not

sure what caused my throat to itch, but the Benadryl worked so I'll try it again

another day.

Lots going on right now so until I have a bigger reaction, I'll keep trying

stuff.

" Rosie on " wrote:

> Pennsaid is what my doctor gave to me. It really does help my hands.

>

[Guest guest]

> and Rosie on wrote:

> Pennsaid is what my doctor gave to me. It really does help my hands.

All,

Same here since can't get Volataren Gel and there are compound pharmacists that

make creams that are similar with Doctors pharmacist request. Bennie

[Guest guest]

All,

My pharmacist told me it is now available now again : ). Bennie

[Guest guest]

I am now using Pennsaid 1.5% solution (diclofenac sodium topical solution) so

still not sure if I am allergic to it either but I take everything with Benadryl

or another antihistamine. I am so brave. NOT!

It says to use it 4 times a day but I'm not that brave, I mostly just use it

when the pain is at its worst, there is someone else home, and when I am already

taking my regular meds so I have the most " save me " drugs on board at the same

time. Which is kinda funny because even with my meds on board I can rapidly

land in the ER, but it kinda makes me feel a little better anyway if that makes

sense.

Going back to bed now, after sharing my bed with my daughter all night. I had

about a 2 foot corner of my entire queen size bed for most of the night.

Anne

> Bennie wrote:

> My pharmacist told me it is now available now again

[Guest guest]

Hi Anne,

I have been using Voltaren Gel for a couple of years now and find that I get

good relief from it. I have found it is important to use the " measuring " stick

thing to apply the gel, which comes in the box. Granted, the smell is pretty

bad, but it is better to apply topically that ingest an NSAID systemically.

Hope this helps.

Kris in VA

> Anne wrote:

> Has anyone used this stuff?

[Guest guest]

Thanks Kris,

I actually solved my problem by having the prescription changed to just the main

ingredient of it, the smell unfortunately almost put me in the ER (prevented by

LOTS of Benadryl and 2 shots of Epinephrine) all from the one tiny amount of the

Voltaren Gel. because I have allergies to fragrance (have had to go to the ICU

and be put on a ventilator WIDE AWAKE because I am so allergic to perfumes,

fragrances, etc.)

There is some question about the main ingredient itself too but I take

everything with Benadryl because I am so brave. I used to be a paramedic, I

don't want to see the paramedics! So I have only used the solution stuff 2 or 3

times when nothing else was helping and I was trying to go to sleep, and I

wasn't alone in the house in case this was the time that my body wasn't going to

respond to my emergency

drugs.

What do you use the Gel for? Everything I have read about both the

solution I have and the gel, is that it is for RA, and unfortunately I

don't have that so that may be why I am not really having the success with it

that others do. I have Avascular Necrosis or osteonecrosis (both mean the same

thing, that my bones are dying from the inside out). But because of the number

of allergies I have, they don't have a lot of things to chose from for pain

control for me. And I can't go to the ER on a regular basis and ask for IV

Benadryl followed by IV Fentanyl unless I want " Drug Seeker " permanently

tattooed across my head!

I am not trying to sound hostile or like a bitch in case I am coming across that

way! I am just saying because I got more bad news last night. I am seriously

wondering if today isn't Friday the 13th, or this whole month hasn't just been

a repeat of Friday the 13th over and over?

If losing my Mom (unexpectedly) wasn't hard enough, now having to send one of

her dogs to Heaven to be with her later today (she's been sick for awhile, but

was holding on for my Mom and the other dog to make sure she got a good home, I

think). So I am in pain, totally sad, and have to take my husband to the

primary care clinic (which was also my Mom's clinic) this morning so to say the

least. this day truly sucks!

Sorry!

Anne

> e wrote:

> I have been using Voltaren Gel for a couple of years now and find that I get

good relief from it.

[Guest guest]

All,

Sorry I am butting in, but it is used for inflammation it seems anywhere, like

they use lidocaine patches, so it is a topical pain reliever is how they are

using it.

Voltaren® Gel is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for the

relief of joint pain of osteoarthritis in the knees, ankles, feet, elbows,

wrists, and hands. Voltaren Gel has not been studied for use on the spine, hip,

or shoulder.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

for Voltaren Gel

What is the most important information you should know about medicines called

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)?

NSAID medicines, like Voltaren Gel, may increase the chance of a heart attack or

stroke that can lead to death. This chance increases:

• with longer use of NSAID medicines

• in people who have heart disease

NSAID medicines, like Voltaren Gel, should never be used right before or after a

heart surgery called a “coronary artery bypass graft (CABG).”

NSAID medicines, like Voltaren Gel, can cause ulcers and bleeding in the stomach

and intestines at any time during treatment.

• Ulcers and bleeding can happen without warning symptoms and may cause death

• The chance of a person getting an ulcer or bleeding increases with older age

NSAID medicines should only be used:

• at the lowest dose possible for your treatment

• for the shortest time needed

Do not use Voltaren Gel if you are allergic to diclofenac (the active ingredient

in Voltaren Gel) or if you have had asthma, hives, or other allergic-type

reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs.

Tell your healthcare provider:

• if you have a history of ulcers or bleeding in the stomach or intestines, or

kidney or liver problems, or heart failure

• about all of your medical conditions

• about all of the medicines you take. NSAIDs and some other medicines can

interact with each other and cause serious side effects

• if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Voltaren Gel should not be used late in

pregnancy

NSAIDs, including Voltaren Gel, can lead to high blood pressure or worsening of

high blood pressure, which may add to the increased risk of heart attack and

stroke.

Possible serious side effects include life-threatening skin and allergic

reactions.

Get emergency help right away if you have any of the following symptoms:

shortness of breath or trouble breathing, chest pain, weakness in one side of

your body, slurred speech, or swelling of the face or throat.Stop using Voltaren

Gel and call your healthcare provider right away if you have: skin rash or fever

with blisters.

Do not use Voltaren Gel on the same skin site that was treated with other

topical products, such as sunscreens, cosmetics, lotions, moisturizers, or

insect repellents.

Bennie

[Guest guest]

You are right. I first got it in Mexico. Then after several years my

rheumatologise gave me samples of it in a more liquid form. I have inflamatory

osteoarthritis in my hands. This helps fast ad does a great job with pain and

stiffness in my fingers.

& Rosie on

Bennie wrote:

> Sorry I am butting in, but it is used for inflammation it seems anywhere,

like they use lidocaine patches, so it is a topical pain reliever is how they

are using it.

[Guest guest]

" Voltaren® Gel is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for

the relief of joint pain of osteoarthritis in the knees, ankles, feet,

elbows, wrists, and hands. Voltaren Gel has not been studied for use on the

spine, hip, or shoulder. "

So rubbing it on my tibias where most of my constant pain is, isn't going to

help me then anyway. I don't have osteoarthritis, I have Avascular /

Osteonecrosis. my bones are dying in the middle of the bone where no one can or

will do anything about it until it gets into the joint and the joint collapses.

My right knee is getting there now that the AVN is in the distal (knee end)

femur and I have thought more than a few times in the last 2 months that it was

just going to break in half if that's possible.