How effective is Voltaren for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus? (a real world drug study)
Summary:
Overall ratings: 3.8/5 Long term ratings: 3.5/5
This is a phase IV clinical study of how effective Voltaren (diclofenac sodium) is for Systemic lupus erythematosus and for what kind of people. The study is created by eHealthMe from 4 Voltaren users and is updated continuously.
What is Voltaren?
Voltaren has active ingredients of diclofenac sodium. It is often used in arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 82,346 Voltaren users. Check the latest studies of Voltaren.
What is Systemic lupus erythematosus?
Systemic lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue) is found to be associated with 1,088 drugs and 1,642 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Systemic lupus erythematosus.
4 people are studied for taking Voltaren in Systemic lupus erythematosus
Overall effectiveness (number of people):

Long term (1+ years) effectiveness (number of people):

Voltaren effectiveness for Systemic lupus erythematosus (number of people):
Overall:
- not at all: 0
- somewhat: 0
- moderate: 1
- high: 3
- very high: 0
Long Term:
- not at all: 0
- somewhat: 0
- moderate: 1
- high: 1
- very high: 0
Gender of people who take Voltaren for Systemic lupus erythematosus *:
- female: 100 %
- male: 0.0 %
Age of people who take Voltaren for Systemic lupus erythematosus *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 0.0 %
- 20-29: 50 %
- 30-39: 25 %
- 40-49: 0.0 %
- 50-59: 0.0 %
- 60+: 25 %
Who find Voltaren more effective for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus?
Gender of people who take Voltaren for Systemic lupus erythematosus *:
- female: 100 %
- male: 0.0 %
Age of people who take Voltaren for Systemic lupus erythematosus *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 0.0 %
- 20-29: 66.67 %
- 30-39: 33.33 %
- 40-49: 0.0 %
- 50-59: 0.0 %
- 60+: 0.0 %
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take Voltaren?
- You can start a phase IV clinical trial to monitor Voltaren safety and effectiveness.How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Related publications that referenced our studies:
- Hania A, "Pyoderma Gangrenosum in a Patient With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Case Report", Journal of Medical Cases, 2014 Aug .
- Hu P, Lu L, Hu B, Deng F, Fei WJ, "Cyclophosphamide‐Induced Hypertensive Encephalopathy in a Young Girl With Lupus", The Journal of Clinical Hypertension, 2012 Apr .
- Hania A, "Pyoderma Gangrenosum in a Patient With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Case Report", Journal of Medical Cases, 2014 Aug .
- Hu P, Lu L, Hu B, Deng F, Fei WJ, "Cyclophosphamide‐Induced Hypertensive Encephalopathy in a Young Girl With Lupus", The Journal of Clinical Hypertension, 2012 Apr .
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Voltaren (82,346 reports)
Treatments, associated drugs and conditions:
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (76,947 reports)
How the study uses the data?
The study is based on diclofenac sodium (the active ingredients of Voltaren) and Voltaren (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study neither.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION
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