Diclofenac sodium and Trigger finger - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Trigger finger is reported as a side effect among people who take Diclofenac sodium (diclofenac sodium), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Cymbalta, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Trigger finger when taking Diclofenac sodium. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 41,731 people who have side effects when taking Diclofenac sodium from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Diclofenac sodium?

Diclofenac sodium has active ingredients of diclofenac sodium. It is often used in arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 43,018 Diclofenac sodium users. Check the latest studies of Diclofenac sodium.

What is Trigger finger?

Trigger finger is found to be associated with 540 drugs and 596 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Trigger finger.

On Aug, 11, 2026

41,731 people reported to have side effects when taking Diclofenac sodium.
Among them, 14 people (0.03%) have Trigger finger.

Could Diclofenac sodium cause Trigger finger?

Among these 14 people:

What is the gender of people who have Trigger finger when taking Diclofenac sodium? *

female: 75 %
male: 25 %

What is the age of people who have Trigger finger when taking Diclofenac sodium? *

What are other drugs people take besides Diclofenac sodium? *

What are other side effects people have besides Trigger finger? *

Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 6 people, 42.86%
Eye Pain: 6 people, 42.86%
Pain In Extremity: 6 people, 42.86%
Dizziness: 6 people, 42.86%
High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 35.71%
Diabetes: 5 people, 35.71%
Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 4 people, 28.57%
Eye Swelling: 4 people, 28.57%
Nightmares (unpleasant dreams): 4 people, 28.57%
Drug Ineffective: 4 people, 28.57%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 5 people, 35.71%
Itching: 4 people, 28.57%
High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 28.57%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 4 people, 28.57%
Type 2 Diabetes: 2 people, 14.29%
Tendonitis (a condition that causes pain and swelling of tendons): 2 people, 14.29%
Renal Impairment (severely reduced kidney function): 2 people, 14.29%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 14.29%
Heart Rate Irregular: 2 people, 14.29%
Heart Attack: 2 people, 14.29%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on diclofenac sodium (the active ingredients of Diclofenac sodium) and Diclofenac sodium (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.

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.

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).

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