diclofenac epolamine

Using diclofenac patch patches for long periods of time can raise your risk of heart attack or stroke, especially if you've had a history of heart disease or are planning a heart bypass surgery. Use diclofenac patch for the shortest amount of time possible needed to control your symptoms in order to lower this risk. Talk to your provider about alternatives to diclofenac patch if you're going to have heart bypass surgery.

Using diclofenac patch can raise your risk of ulcers and bleeding in the stomach and intestines. Talk to your provider if you suddenly get sharp pains in your stomach or you notice bright red blood in your vomit, or dark, tarry stool.

Diclofenac patch can raise your blood pressure and worsen your symptoms of heart failure, including fluid buildup, which can lead to heart attacks and hospitalizations. If you have heart-related problems, discuss the risks and benefits of using diclofenac patch with your provider before starting this medication. Follow up with your provider regularly to monitor signs of worsening heart failure and to check your blood pressure.

Diclofenac patch and similar medications in the NSAID family can cause poor kidney function or permanent kidney damage. In some cases, problems with your kidneys may raise the potassium levels in your blood. If you experience irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, less urine output, confusion, or weakness while using this medication, let your provider know.

Diclofenac patch and similar medications in the NSAID family can cause liver problems. Your provider might order blood tests to make sure that your liver is healthy. Let your provider know if you experience nausea, fatigue, diarrhea, yellowing of skin or whites of the eyes while using this medication.

If you've experienced a serious allergic reaction to aspirin or other NSAIDs in the past, then there's a chance that you may develop an allergic reaction to diclofenac patch as well. Let your provider know about all of your allergies before starting this medication. If you experience hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face, tongue, or throat after using diclofenac patch, get medical help right away.

Diclofenac patch can cause life-threatening skin reactions, such as painful rash or blisters all over the body and peeling of the skin. You may also experience flu-like symptoms. If this happens, you will need to stop using this medication and switch to a different one.

Diclofenac patch isn't recommended for use during pregnancy, especially after 20 weeks of pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including kidney, lung, and heart problems. If you're pregnant or think you may be pregnant, talk with your provider about other safer alternatives.

Diclofenac patch can raise your risk of bleeding which can lead to anemia (low red blood cells). If you experience fatigue, weakness, pale skin, shortness of breath, or dizziness after using this medication, let your provider know. You may need regular blood tests to make sure that your red blood cells are within normal levels.

Diclofenac patch patches should be stored in a safe and secure place and discarded properly to avoid accidental exposure to children and pets. Life-threatening side effects can occur if a child or pet accidentally uses, chews, or ingests diclofenac patch. It's also important to avoid getting any of this medication in your eyes. If this does happen, immediately wash your eye(s) out with water or saline solution, and contact your provider if you're still experiencing eye irritation for more than 1 hour.