Precautions and Warnings With Diclofenac Gel

You should talk to your healthcare provider about the precautions and warnings with diclofenac gel before starting treatment. For example, tell your healthcare provider about all existing medical conditions you have (such as asthma, heart disease, or high blood pressure) and other medications you are taking before using the gel. Precautions and warnings also extend to women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Diclofenac Gel Drug Information

What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider Before Using Diclofenac Gel?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to using

diclofenac gel (Solaraze^® Gel, Voltaren^® Gel) if you have:

Liver disease or liver failure
Kidney disease or kidney failure
Bleeding problems (or are taking blood-thinning medications)
Stomach ulcers, stomach bleeding, or a history of these problems
Asthma
Heart disease, including congestive heart failure
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Any allergies, including allergies to medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives.

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you:

Are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
Are breastfeeding
Have had heart surgery recently.

You should also be sure to tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

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