Voltaren and Guillain barre syndrome - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Guillain barre syndrome is reported as a side effect among people who take Voltaren (diclofenac sodium), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Enbrel, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Guillain barre syndrome when taking Voltaren. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 81,356 people who have side effects when taking Voltaren from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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 Guillain barre syndrome?

Guillain barre syndrome (the body's immune system attacks its peripheral nervous system) is found to be associated with 469 drugs and 1,211 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Guillain barre syndrome.

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On Aug, 11, 2026

81,356 people reported to have side effects when taking Voltaren.
Among them, 33 people (0.04%) have Guillain barre syndrome.

Could Voltaren cause Guillain barre syndrome?

Among these 33 people:

How long have people been on Voltaren when they have Guillain barre syndrome? *

What is the gender of people who have Guillain barre syndrome when taking Voltaren? *

female: 78.12 %
male: 21.88 %

What is the age of people who have Guillain barre syndrome when taking Voltaren? *

What are other drugs people take besides Voltaren? *

What are other side effects people have besides Guillain barre syndrome? *

Drug Intolerance (drug sensitivity): 13 people, 39.39%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 11 people, 33.33%
Skin Blushing/flushing (a sudden reddening of the face, neck): 11 people, 33.33%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 11 people, 33.33%
Head Discomfort: 11 people, 33.33%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 11 people, 33.33%
Chills (felling of cold): 11 people, 33.33%
Discomfort: 11 people, 33.33%
Feeling Abnormal: 11 people, 33.33%
Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 11 people, 33.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 12 people, 36.36%
Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 11 people, 33.33%
Epidural Anaesthesia: 2 people, 6.06%
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 1 person, 3.03%
Procedural Pain: 1 person, 3.03%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 1 person, 3.03%
Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 1 person, 3.03%
Headache (pain in head): 1 person, 3.03%

* 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 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.

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?

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