Flector and Deep venous thrombosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Deep venous thrombosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Flector (diclofenac epolamine), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Yaz, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Deep venous thrombosis when taking Flector. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 5,075 people who have side effects when taking Flector from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Flector?

Flector has active ingredients of diclofenac epolamine. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 5,112 Flector users. Check the latest studies of Flector.

What is Deep venous thrombosis?

Deep venous thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis) is found to be associated with 2,069 drugs and 2,965 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Deep venous thrombosis.

On Jul, 18, 2026

5,075 people reported to have side effects when taking Flector.
Among them, 17 people (0.33%) have Deep venous thrombosis.

Could Flector cause Deep venous thrombosis?

Among these 17 people:

How long have people been on Flector when they have Deep venous thrombosis? *

What is the gender of people who have Deep venous thrombosis when taking Flector? *

female: 64.71 %
male: 35.29 %

What is the age of people who have Deep venous thrombosis when taking Flector? *

What are other drugs people take besides Flector? *

What are other side effects people have besides Deep venous thrombosis? *

Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 5 people, 29.41%
Pain In Extremity: 4 people, 23.53%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 3 people, 17.65%
Peripheral Swelling: 3 people, 17.65%
Herpes Zoster: 3 people, 17.65%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 3 people, 17.65%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 3 people, 17.65%
Meningeal Disorder (disease of meninges): 2 people, 11.76%
Meningism (the triad of nuchal rigidity (neck stiffness), photophobia (intolerance of bright light) and headache. it is a sign of irritation of the meninges): 2 people, 11.76%
Measles (infectious viral disease causing fever and a red rash on the skin): 2 people, 11.76%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 4 people, 23.53%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 17.65%
Birth Control: 2 people, 11.76%
Drowsiness: 2 people, 11.76%
Constipation: 2 people, 11.76%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 2 people, 11.76%
Laxative Supportive Care: 2 people, 11.76%
Joint Pain: 2 people, 11.76%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 1 person, 5.88%
Clostridium Difficile Colitis (inflammation of colon by clostridium difficile bacteria infection): 1 person, 5.88%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Deep venous thrombosis:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Deep venous thrombosis:

Deep venous thrombosis (2,965 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

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