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What other drugs will affect diclofenac?

Before taking diclofenac, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs:

• a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);

• cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune);

• lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid);

• methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall);

• diuretics (water pills) such as furosemide (Lasix).

• steroids (prednisone and others);

• aspirin or other NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as etodolac (Lodine), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), indomethacin (Indocin), ketoprofen (Orudis), ketorolac (Toradol), mefenamic acid (Ponstel), meloxicam (Mobic), nabumetone (Relafen), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), piroxicam (Feldene), and others; or

• an ACE inhibitor such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), ramipril (Altace), and others.

If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use diclofenac or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

There may be other drugs not listed that can affect diclofenac. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist has information about diclofenac written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Diclofenac is available with a prescription under the brand names Cataflam and Voltaren. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

• Cataflam 50 mg--round, biconvex, light-brown tablets

• Voltaren 25 mg--triangular, biconvex, yellow tablets

• Voltaren 50 mg--triangular, biconvex, light-brown tablets

• Voltaren 75 mg--triangular, biconvex, light-pink tablets

• Voltaren XR 100 mg--round, biconvex, light-pink, coated tablets

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.