Diclofenac (Topical)

Brand Names : Solaraze

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with it's needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with you doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Application site reactions, including skin rash, pain, tingling or burning sensation; itching skin; flu-like syndrome (bodyache; headache; fever, with or without chills)

Less common or rare

Application site reactions, including swelling; increased skin sensitivity; or skin rash, itching, redness, or pain caused by reaction from exposure to sun; blood in the urine; cough; decrease in body movement; dry, itching, or burning eyes; eye pain; fever; headaches, including migraines; high blood pressure; increased sensitivity of eyes to light; infection; nasal congestion; pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones; redness or swelling of eyes; shortness of breath; skin rash other than at the application site; sore throat; tightness in chest; troubled breathing; ulcers or sores on skin, other than at the application site; wheezing

Side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome.

More common

burning skin ; dry skin ; red skin ; scaly skin ; thickened skin ; tingling skin

Less common

Acne; back pain; belching; bleeding skin; chest pain; diarrhea; heartburn; indigestion; joint pain; lack or loss of strength; loss or thinning of hair; muscle pain; neck pain; runny nose; stomach upset or pain

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.