Flector and Intervertebral disc protrusion - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Intervertebral disc protrusion 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 6 - 12 months also take Cymbalta, and have Back disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Intervertebral disc protrusion 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 Intervertebral disc protrusion?

Intervertebral disc protrusion (spinal disc protrusion) is found to be associated with 1,532 drugs and 1,306 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Intervertebral disc protrusion.

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On Aug, 26, 2026

5,075 people reported to have side effects when taking Flector.
Among them, 39 people (0.77%) have Intervertebral disc protrusion.

Could Flector cause Intervertebral disc protrusion?

Among these 39 people:

How long have people been on Flector when they have Intervertebral disc protrusion? *

What is the gender of people who have Intervertebral disc protrusion when taking Flector? *

female: 79.41 %
male: 20.59 %

What is the age of people who have Intervertebral disc protrusion when taking Flector? *

What are other drugs people take besides Flector? *

What are other side effects people have besides Intervertebral disc protrusion? *

Fall: 9 people, 23.08%
Pain In Extremity: 8 people, 20.51%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 8 people, 20.51%
Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 15.38%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 6 people, 15.38%
Neck Pain: 5 people, 12.82%
Depression: 4 people, 10.26%
Nerve Compression: 4 people, 10.26%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 4 people, 10.26%
Headache (pain in head): 4 people, 10.26%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 5 people, 12.82%
Sciatica (a set of symptoms including pain caused by general compression or irritation of one of five spinal nerve roots of each sciatic nerve): 5 people, 12.82%
Depression: 5 people, 12.82%
Back Disorder: 5 people, 12.82%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 4 people, 10.26%
Inflammation: 4 people, 10.26%
Laxative Supportive Care: 3 people, 7.69%
Neck Pain: 3 people, 7.69%
Colitis (inflammation of colon): 3 people, 7.69%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 3 people, 7.69%

* 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 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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