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NONSTEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUG (NSAIDS)
| The Voltaren brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. for reasons unrelated to safety or efficacy. Other brand names or generic alternatives may be available. If you’re currently taking this medication, talk to your healthcare provider about safe options for transitioning to a different treatment. |
Overview
Voltaren was a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat the symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. Voltaren may be referred to by its drug name, diclofenac.
Voltaren was a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). NSAIDs help reduce fever, pain, and inflammation. Voltaren was believed to work by inhibiting the production of chemicals that promote inflammation and blood clot formation in the body.
How was it taken?
Voltaren was taken two to four times a day. Voltaren came in tablet form.
Side effects
The FDA-approved label for Voltaren listed common side effects including constipation, nausea, gas, diarrhea, headache, and tinnitus.
Rare but serious side effects listed for Voltaren include stroke, heart attack, fluid retention, edema (swelling), liver damage, and gastrointestinal bleeding.
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