Guest guest Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 In a message dated 7/29/2005 1:39:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time, tdianaok@... writes: Diclofenac 75mg, 2x a day. I really didn't like the warning, " The risk of serious and sometimes fatal heart problems, heart attack, and stroke may be increased with the use of this medicine. " Diclofenac's brand name is Voltaren. It's an nsaid that's been on the market for at least 20 years. With the recent Vioxx/Bextra 'scandal,' side-effects of other nsaids have also been re-examined. Ibuprofen the first. It also has an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Unfortunately, most nsaids are known to raise blood pressure in some. This side-effect has long been known. Because of the serious problems with the -2's, nsaid manufacturers are now adding this warning to their medications... mostly to cover their butts. The side-effect profile of nsaids hasn't gone up. Awareness has. When taking nsaids, blood pressure should be monitored regularly. You should also be wary of new symptoms, particularly edema (i.e., ankle swelling). If your b/p rises and/or you have edema, notify your doctor immediately. Your doctor can then advise whether or not you should stop the med. Heart attack and stroke risks are nowhere near as great on the older nsaids as they are for -2's. As a matter of fact, the risks are relatively low in older nsaids. I wouldn't be overly concerned with this 'warning.' If you need it, take it and be aware of what's going on with your body. All meds come with side-effects; some worse than others. In these days of humongous/numerous lawsuits, most manufacturers are now 'warning' their customers of more side-effects to protect themselves. It's not that the side-effects didn't exist before. It's just that they're receiving publicity now. On one hand, we have the right to know all the possibilities. On the other hand, a lot of consumers become so frightened by the 'what ifs' that they often refuse to take meds they truly need. It's a Catch 22. I was on Voltaren for a number of years, a long time ago. It worked fairly well. Unfortunately, over time, I began having gastro effects and had to stop taking it. I didn't experience rising blood pressure or edema. I had no cardiac/stroke problems. Honestly, most people don't. Hope this helped a little bit : ) Patty/NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 In a message dated 7/29/2005 1:39:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time, tdianaok@... writes: Diclofenac 75mg, 2x a day. I really didn't like the warning, " The risk of serious and sometimes fatal heart problems, heart attack, and stroke may be increased with the use of this medicine. " Diclofenac's brand name is Voltaren. It's an nsaid that's been on the market for at least 20 years. With the recent Vioxx/Bextra 'scandal,' side-effects of other nsaids have also been re-examined. Ibuprofen the first. It also has an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Unfortunately, most nsaids are known to raise blood pressure in some. This side-effect has long been known. Because of the serious problems with the -2's, nsaid manufacturers are now adding this warning to their medications... mostly to cover their butts. The side-effect profile of nsaids hasn't gone up. Awareness has. When taking nsaids, blood pressure should be monitored regularly. You should also be wary of new symptoms, particularly edema (i.e., ankle swelling). If your b/p rises and/or you have edema, notify your doctor immediately. Your doctor can then advise whether or not you should stop the med. Heart attack and stroke risks are nowhere near as great on the older nsaids as they are for -2's. As a matter of fact, the risks are relatively low in older nsaids. I wouldn't be overly concerned with this 'warning.' If you need it, take it and be aware of what's going on with your body. All meds come with side-effects; some worse than others. In these days of humongous/numerous lawsuits, most manufacturers are now 'warning' their customers of more side-effects to protect themselves. It's not that the side-effects didn't exist before. It's just that they're receiving publicity now. On one hand, we have the right to know all the possibilities. On the other hand, a lot of consumers become so frightened by the 'what ifs' that they often refuse to take meds they truly need. It's a Catch 22. I was on Voltaren for a number of years, a long time ago. It worked fairly well. Unfortunately, over time, I began having gastro effects and had to stop taking it. I didn't experience rising blood pressure or edema. I had no cardiac/stroke problems. Honestly, most people don't. Hope this helped a little bit : ) Patty/NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 Patty, Thanks for posting, it helps. It is just so scary, but I'm glad they are giving us more information on these drugs. I did notice additional monitoring, if your on some meds, and gave a list, and Methotrexate is one of them. You helped a lot:)Tawny > In a message dated 7/29/2005 1:39:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > tdianaok@y... writes: > > Diclofenac 75mg, 2x a day. I really didn't like the warning, " The risk of > serious and sometimes fatal heart problems, heart attack, and stroke may be > increased with the use of this medicine. " > > > Diclofenac's brand name is Voltaren. It's an nsaid that's been on the > market for at least 20 years. With the recent Vioxx/Bextra 'scandal,' side-effects > of other nsaids have also been re-examined. Ibuprofen the first. It also has > an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Unfortunately, most nsaids are > known to raise blood pressure in some. This side-effect has long been known. > Because of the serious problems with the -2's, nsaid manufacturers are > now adding this warning to their medications... mostly to cover their butts. > The side-effect profile of nsaids hasn't gone up. Awareness has. When taking > nsaids, blood pressure should be monitored regularly. You should also be wary of > new symptoms, particularly edema (i.e., ankle swelling). If your b/p rises > and/or you have edema, notify your doctor immediately. Your doctor can then > advise whether or not you should stop the med. Heart attack and stroke risks are > nowhere near as great on the older nsaids as they are for -2's. As a matter > of fact, the risks are relatively low in older nsaids. I wouldn't be overly > concerned with this 'warning.' If you need it, take it and be aware of what's > going on with your body. > All meds come with side-effects; some worse than others. In these days of > humongous/numerous lawsuits, most manufacturers are now 'warning' their > customers of more side-effects to protect themselves. It's not that the side-effects > didn't exist before. It's just that they're receiving publicity now. On one > hand, we have the right to know all the possibilities. On the other hand, a lot > of consumers become so frightened by the 'what ifs' that they often refuse to > take meds they truly need. It's a Catch 22. > I was on Voltaren for a number of years, a long time ago. It worked > fairly well. Unfortunately, over time, I began having gastro effects and had to > stop taking it. I didn't experience rising blood pressure or edema. I had no > cardiac/stroke problems. Honestly, most people don't. Hope this helped a little > bit : ) > Patty/NJ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 Patty, Thanks for posting, it helps. It is just so scary, but I'm glad they are giving us more information on these drugs. I did notice additional monitoring, if your on some meds, and gave a list, and Methotrexate is one of them. You helped a lot:)Tawny > In a message dated 7/29/2005 1:39:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > tdianaok@y... writes: > > Diclofenac 75mg, 2x a day. I really didn't like the warning, " The risk of > serious and sometimes fatal heart problems, heart attack, and stroke may be > increased with the use of this medicine. " > > > Diclofenac's brand name is Voltaren. It's an nsaid that's been on the > market for at least 20 years. With the recent Vioxx/Bextra 'scandal,' side-effects > of other nsaids have also been re-examined. Ibuprofen the first. It also has > an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Unfortunately, most nsaids are > known to raise blood pressure in some. This side-effect has long been known. > Because of the serious problems with the -2's, nsaid manufacturers are > now adding this warning to their medications... mostly to cover their butts. > The side-effect profile of nsaids hasn't gone up. Awareness has. When taking > nsaids, blood pressure should be monitored regularly. You should also be wary of > new symptoms, particularly edema (i.e., ankle swelling). If your b/p rises > and/or you have edema, notify your doctor immediately. Your doctor can then > advise whether or not you should stop the med. Heart attack and stroke risks are > nowhere near as great on the older nsaids as they are for -2's. As a matter > of fact, the risks are relatively low in older nsaids. I wouldn't be overly > concerned with this 'warning.' If you need it, take it and be aware of what's > going on with your body. > All meds come with side-effects; some worse than others. In these days of > humongous/numerous lawsuits, most manufacturers are now 'warning' their > customers of more side-effects to protect themselves. It's not that the side-effects > didn't exist before. It's just that they're receiving publicity now. On one > hand, we have the right to know all the possibilities. On the other hand, a lot > of consumers become so frightened by the 'what ifs' that they often refuse to > take meds they truly need. It's a Catch 22. > I was on Voltaren for a number of years, a long time ago. It worked > fairly well. Unfortunately, over time, I began having gastro effects and had to > stop taking it. I didn't experience rising blood pressure or edema. I had no > cardiac/stroke problems. Honestly, most people don't. Hope this helped a little > bit : ) > Patty/NJ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 Tawny: I am in a drug study for anti-inflammatories........I am either taking Voltaren or the new " Vioxx " ......I have been on the drug study for 1 1/2 years now and they monitor me carefully and I am doing well.......we need to stay informed about our medications but I think you will be just fine. You are such a nice person too.......always concerned about other instead of yourself..........proud to call you my friend. Pat --- PattyDFX1@... wrote: > In a message dated 7/29/2005 1:39:15 PM Eastern > Daylight Time, > tdianaok@... writes: > > Diclofenac 75mg, 2x a day. I really didn't like the > warning, " The risk of > serious and sometimes fatal heart problems, heart > attack, and stroke may be > increased with the use of this medicine. " > > > Diclofenac's brand name is Voltaren. It's an > nsaid that's been on the > market for at least 20 years. With the recent > Vioxx/Bextra 'scandal,' side-effects > of other nsaids have also been re-examined. > Ibuprofen the first. It also has > an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. > Unfortunately, most nsaids are > known to raise blood pressure in some. This > side-effect has long been known. > Because of the serious problems with the -2's, > nsaid manufacturers are > now adding this warning to their medications... > mostly to cover their butts. > The side-effect profile of nsaids hasn't gone up. > Awareness has. When taking > nsaids, blood pressure should be monitored > regularly. You should also be wary of > new symptoms, particularly edema (i.e., ankle > swelling). If your b/p rises > and/or you have edema, notify your doctor > immediately. Your doctor can then > advise whether or not you should stop the med. Heart > attack and stroke risks are > nowhere near as great on the older nsaids as they > are for -2's. As a matter > of fact, the risks are relatively low in older > nsaids. I wouldn't be overly > concerned with this 'warning.' If you need it, take > it and be aware of what's > going on with your body. > All meds come with side-effects; some worse than > others. In these days of > humongous/numerous lawsuits, most manufacturers are > now 'warning' their > customers of more side-effects to protect > themselves. It's not that the side-effects > didn't exist before. It's just that they're > receiving publicity now. On one > hand, we have the right to know all the > possibilities. On the other hand, a lot > of consumers become so frightened by the 'what ifs' > that they often refuse to > take meds they truly need. It's a Catch 22. > I was on Voltaren for a number of years, a long > time ago. It worked > fairly well. Unfortunately, over time, I began > having gastro effects and had to > stop taking it. I didn't experience rising blood > pressure or edema. I had no > cardiac/stroke problems. Honestly, most people > don't. Hope this helped a little > bit : ) > Patty/NJ > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > ____________________________________________________ Start your day with - make it your home page http://www./r/hs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 Tawny: I am in a drug study for anti-inflammatories........I am either taking Voltaren or the new " Vioxx " ......I have been on the drug study for 1 1/2 years now and they monitor me carefully and I am doing well.......we need to stay informed about our medications but I think you will be just fine. You are such a nice person too.......always concerned about other instead of yourself..........proud to call you my friend. Pat --- PattyDFX1@... wrote: > In a message dated 7/29/2005 1:39:15 PM Eastern > Daylight Time, > tdianaok@... writes: > > Diclofenac 75mg, 2x a day. I really didn't like the > warning, " The risk of > serious and sometimes fatal heart problems, heart > attack, and stroke may be > increased with the use of this medicine. " > > > Diclofenac's brand name is Voltaren. It's an > nsaid that's been on the > market for at least 20 years. With the recent > Vioxx/Bextra 'scandal,' side-effects > of other nsaids have also been re-examined. > Ibuprofen the first. It also has > an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. > Unfortunately, most nsaids are > known to raise blood pressure in some. This > side-effect has long been known. > Because of the serious problems with the -2's, > nsaid manufacturers are > now adding this warning to their medications... > mostly to cover their butts. > The side-effect profile of nsaids hasn't gone up. > Awareness has. When taking > nsaids, blood pressure should be monitored > regularly. You should also be wary of > new symptoms, particularly edema (i.e., ankle > swelling). If your b/p rises > and/or you have edema, notify your doctor > immediately. Your doctor can then > advise whether or not you should stop the med. Heart > attack and stroke risks are > nowhere near as great on the older nsaids as they > are for -2's. As a matter > of fact, the risks are relatively low in older > nsaids. I wouldn't be overly > concerned with this 'warning.' If you need it, take > it and be aware of what's > going on with your body. > All meds come with side-effects; some worse than > others. In these days of > humongous/numerous lawsuits, most manufacturers are > now 'warning' their > customers of more side-effects to protect > themselves. It's not that the side-effects > didn't exist before. It's just that they're > receiving publicity now. On one > hand, we have the right to know all the > possibilities. On the other hand, a lot > of consumers become so frightened by the 'what ifs' > that they often refuse to > take meds they truly need. It's a Catch 22. > I was on Voltaren for a number of years, a long > time ago. It worked > fairly well. Unfortunately, over time, I began > having gastro effects and had to > stop taking it. I didn't experience rising blood > pressure or edema. I had no > cardiac/stroke problems. Honestly, most people > don't. Hope this helped a little > bit : ) > Patty/NJ > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > ____________________________________________________ Start your day with - make it your home page http://www./r/hs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 Pat, That is good to hear. That makes me feel much better. I was on the Lodine, and it just really hurt my stomach. I haven't been taking the Lodine like I should. I hope if I start the med, I will see a difference. Thanks Pat, you help so much, T > > > In a message dated 7/29/2005 1:39:15 PM Eastern > > Daylight Time, > > tdianaok@y... writes: > > > > Diclofenac 75mg, 2x a day. I really didn't like the > > warning, " The risk of > > serious and sometimes fatal heart problems, heart > > attack, and stroke may be > > increased with the use of this medicine. " > > > > > > Diclofenac's brand name is Voltaren. It's an > > nsaid that's been on the > > market for at least 20 years. With the recent > > Vioxx/Bextra 'scandal,' side-effects > > of other nsaids have also been re-examined. > > Ibuprofen the first. It also has > > an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. > > Unfortunately, most nsaids are > > known to raise blood pressure in some. This > > side-effect has long been known. > > Because of the serious problems with the -2's, > > nsaid manufacturers are > > now adding this warning to their medications... > > mostly to cover their butts. > > The side-effect profile of nsaids hasn't gone up. > > Awareness has. When taking > > nsaids, blood pressure should be monitored > > regularly. You should also be wary of > > new symptoms, particularly edema (i.e., ankle > > swelling). If your b/p rises > > and/or you have edema, notify your doctor > > immediately. Your doctor can then > > advise whether or not you should stop the med. Heart > > attack and stroke risks are > > nowhere near as great on the older nsaids as they > > are for -2's. As a matter > > of fact, the risks are relatively low in older > > nsaids. I wouldn't be overly > > concerned with this 'warning.' If you need it, take > > it and be aware of what's > > going on with your body. > > All meds come with side-effects; some worse than > > others. In these days of > > humongous/numerous lawsuits, most manufacturers are > > now 'warning' their > > customers of more side-effects to protect > > themselves. It's not that the side-effects > > didn't exist before. It's just that they're > > receiving publicity now. On one > > hand, we have the right to know all the > > possibilities. On the other hand, a lot > > of consumers become so frightened by the 'what ifs' > > that they often refuse to > > take meds they truly need. It's a Catch 22. > > I was on Voltaren for a number of years, a long > > time ago. It worked > > fairly well. Unfortunately, over time, I began > > having gastro effects and had to > > stop taking it. I didn't experience rising blood > > pressure or edema. I had no > > cardiac/stroke problems. Honestly, most people > > don't. Hope this helped a little > > bit : ) > > Patty/NJ > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > > removed] > > > > > > > > > ____________________________________________________ > Start your day with - make it your home page > http://www./r/hs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 Pat, That is good to hear. That makes me feel much better. I was on the Lodine, and it just really hurt my stomach. I haven't been taking the Lodine like I should. I hope if I start the med, I will see a difference. Thanks Pat, you help so much, T > > > In a message dated 7/29/2005 1:39:15 PM Eastern > > Daylight Time, > > tdianaok@y... writes: > > > > Diclofenac 75mg, 2x a day. I really didn't like the > > warning, " The risk of > > serious and sometimes fatal heart problems, heart > > attack, and stroke may be > > increased with the use of this medicine. " > > > > > > Diclofenac's brand name is Voltaren. It's an > > nsaid that's been on the > > market for at least 20 years. With the recent > > Vioxx/Bextra 'scandal,' side-effects > > of other nsaids have also been re-examined. > > Ibuprofen the first. It also has > > an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. > > Unfortunately, most nsaids are > > known to raise blood pressure in some. This > > side-effect has long been known. > > Because of the serious problems with the -2's, > > nsaid manufacturers are > > now adding this warning to their medications... > > mostly to cover their butts. > > The side-effect profile of nsaids hasn't gone up. > > Awareness has. When taking > > nsaids, blood pressure should be monitored > > regularly. You should also be wary of > > new symptoms, particularly edema (i.e., ankle > > swelling). If your b/p rises > > and/or you have edema, notify your doctor > > immediately. Your doctor can then > > advise whether or not you should stop the med. Heart > > attack and stroke risks are > > nowhere near as great on the older nsaids as they > > are for -2's. As a matter > > of fact, the risks are relatively low in older > > nsaids. I wouldn't be overly > > concerned with this 'warning.' If you need it, take > > it and be aware of what's > > going on with your body. > > All meds come with side-effects; some worse than > > others. In these days of > > humongous/numerous lawsuits, most manufacturers are > > now 'warning' their > > customers of more side-effects to protect > > themselves. It's not that the side-effects > > didn't exist before. It's just that they're > > receiving publicity now. On one > > hand, we have the right to know all the > > possibilities. On the other hand, a lot > > of consumers become so frightened by the 'what ifs' > > that they often refuse to > > take meds they truly need. It's a Catch 22. > > I was on Voltaren for a number of years, a long > > time ago. It worked > > fairly well. Unfortunately, over time, I began > > having gastro effects and had to > > stop taking it. I didn't experience rising blood > > pressure or edema. I had no > > cardiac/stroke problems. Honestly, most people > > don't. Hope this helped a little > > bit : ) > > Patty/NJ > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > > removed] > > > > > > > > > ____________________________________________________ > Start your day with - make it your home page > http://www./r/hs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 Dear Tawny, I've been taking Diclofenac twice a day for about a year with no side effects at all, and I had an awful time with Vioxx, Celebrex, and Bextra. I also take Prevacid, which my new family doctor (hurray, we found a good one!) said is a good combination to prevent stomach problems. If I don't take the Diclof. I can really tell as my whole body aches horribly. A word of warning: Take it AFTER you have got something in your stomach--I tried taking it on an empty stomach and it came up real fast! Oh, and I had my BP tested last week--100/80. Judi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 Dear Tawny, I've been taking Diclofenac twice a day for about a year with no side effects at all, and I had an awful time with Vioxx, Celebrex, and Bextra. I also take Prevacid, which my new family doctor (hurray, we found a good one!) said is a good combination to prevent stomach problems. If I don't take the Diclof. I can really tell as my whole body aches horribly. A word of warning: Take it AFTER you have got something in your stomach--I tried taking it on an empty stomach and it came up real fast! Oh, and I had my BP tested last week--100/80. Judi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 Judi, I took one a couple of hours ago. I hope it works, without any nasty side effects. I am glad to hear it has worked for you. Tawny > Dear Tawny, > > I've been taking Diclofenac twice a day for about a year with no side > effects at all, and I had an awful time with Vioxx, Celebrex, and > Bextra. I also take Prevacid, which my new family doctor (hurray, we > found a good one!) said is a good combination to prevent stomach > problems. If I don't take the Diclof. I can really tell as my whole > body aches horribly. A word of warning: Take it AFTER you have got > something in your stomach--I tried taking it on an empty stomach and it > came up real fast! Oh, and I had my BP tested last week--100/80. > > Judi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 Judi, I took one a couple of hours ago. I hope it works, without any nasty side effects. I am glad to hear it has worked for you. Tawny > Dear Tawny, > > I've been taking Diclofenac twice a day for about a year with no side > effects at all, and I had an awful time with Vioxx, Celebrex, and > Bextra. I also take Prevacid, which my new family doctor (hurray, we > found a good one!) said is a good combination to prevent stomach > problems. If I don't take the Diclof. I can really tell as my whole > body aches horribly. A word of warning: Take it AFTER you have got > something in your stomach--I tried taking it on an empty stomach and it > came up real fast! Oh, and I had my BP tested last week--100/80. > > Judi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2005 Report Share Posted July 30, 2005 Hi Tawny, I have taken this before. It is the generic for Voltarin. It is just another NSAID like Lodine or Naprosyn. I took it quite a while before Bextra, Vioxxx etc. Cheryl S. from Maine We don't get over losing the dogs who have been part of our lives......we just get used to living without them........ [ ] My new med I hope everyone is having a good day. I just got back, picked up my new med. I posted it before, and I guess not many have tried it. After reading all the side effects, not sure if I'm going to take it. Its called Diclofenac 75mg, 2x a day. I really didn't like the warning, " The risk of serious and sometimes fatal heart problems, heart attack, and stroke may be increased with the use of this medicine. " Now, not sure what to do. I am really bummed out now. Will just take a day to think about what to do. Hugs to all, Tawny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2005 Report Share Posted July 30, 2005 Hi Tawny, I have taken this before. It is the generic for Voltarin. It is just another NSAID like Lodine or Naprosyn. I took it quite a while before Bextra, Vioxxx etc. Cheryl S. from Maine We don't get over losing the dogs who have been part of our lives......we just get used to living without them........ [ ] My new med I hope everyone is having a good day. I just got back, picked up my new med. I posted it before, and I guess not many have tried it. After reading all the side effects, not sure if I'm going to take it. Its called Diclofenac 75mg, 2x a day. I really didn't like the warning, " The risk of serious and sometimes fatal heart problems, heart attack, and stroke may be increased with the use of this medicine. " Now, not sure what to do. I am really bummed out now. Will just take a day to think about what to do. Hugs to all, Tawny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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