Diclofenac vs Naproxen
 | Diclofenac |  | Naproxen |  |
| Diclofenac is used to relieve pain, swelling (inflammation), and joint stiffness caused by arthritis. Reducing these symptoms helps you do more of your normal daily activities. Diclofenac is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). | Naproxen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headaches, muscle aches, tendonitis, dental pain, and menstrual cramps. It also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by arthritis, bursitis, and gout attacks. Naproxen is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. | |||
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| Add Diclofenac review Very effective with no obvious side effects, until the bleeding started. Cannot take NSAIDS. I have degenerative discs in my lower back and bone spurs in my neck. The result is neck pain and sciatic leg pain. Although not pain free, this drug has improved my mobility quite a bit (I can walk at a normal pace without a limp) When taken with 5mg Hydrocodon I'm nearly pain free. I am experiencing ringing in my ears, but this has been the only side effect thus far. Wish I would have had a ... my dad took it and it made im itch. it was very ineffective. No side effect s noticed I have been on this drug for the pain in my shoulders. It has been wonderful!!! I have no pain no symtoms of anything going on elsewhere. I really am very happy with this med. | Add Naproxen review Muscular pain went away but numerous large red spots appeared on my lower legs. Doctor said stop naprocyn and get checked by dermotologist. I took only 4-5 pills Feel extremely nauseous taking this medication, took it with food but still felt sick every Morning. Worked decently on joint pain. I was prescribed this for a sprained ankle..at 500mg. Three days later i'm having bloody stools. I am also talking meds for my depression that the doc knew about!!!! Not happy!!! weight gain---water retension I was taking Vioxx for back pain for less than a year and developed an ulcer. Then the Dr. prescribed Naproxen after my ulcer was repaired. Not a good drug for me. Naproxen started the ulcer again, major stomach pain, heartburn, and nausea at times. I have discovered, for me, that I cannot take any kind of anti-inflammatory drug, even over the counter ibiproferin (?) will start my stomach pain ... | |||
