Get emergency medical aid if in case you have signs of a hypersensitivity reaction to diclofenac, such as sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, wheezing or trouble breathing, hives, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Get emergency treatment if you have signs of a heart attack or stroke: chest pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, surprising numbness or weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, and shortness of breath.
Discontinue using diclofenac and get in touch with your physician without delay in case you have:
- Skin rashes
- Shortness of breath
- Swelling or rapid weight gain;
- Signs of stomach bleeding – bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds
- Liver problems – upper stomach pain, nausea, itching, flu-like symptoms, tired feeling, dark urine, loss of appetite, clay-colored stools, jaundice;
- Kidney problems – little or no urinating, painful or difficult urination, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired or short of breath;
- High blood pressure – severe headache, pounding in your neck or ears, nosebleed, anxiety, confusion;
- Low red blood cells (anemia) – pale skin, feeling light-headed or short of breath, rapid heart rate, trouble concentrating; or
- Severe skin reaction – swelling in your tongue or face, fever, sore throat, burning in your eyes, skin pain along with a red or purple skin rash that spreads (specifically in the face or upper body) and causes peeling and blistering.
Common side effects of diclofenac drug may include the following: nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, gas, stomach anguish, vomiting, constipation, headache, drowsiness, stuffy nose, dizziness, itching, increased blood pressure, increased sweating and swelling or pain in your legs or arms.