Voltaren and Limb deformity - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Limb deformity is reported as a side effect among people who take Voltaren (diclofenac sodium), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Celebrex, and have Ankylosing spondylitis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Limb deformity 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 Limb deformity?

Limb deformity (functional disability of leg) is found to be associated with 276 drugs and 337 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Limb deformity.

On Jul, 02, 2026

81,356 people reported to have side effects when taking Voltaren.
Among them, 15 people (0.02%) have Limb deformity.

Among these 15 people:

How long have people been on Voltaren when they have Limb deformity? *

What is the gender of people who have Limb deformity when taking Voltaren? *

female: 57.14 %
male: 42.86 %

What is the age of people who have Limb deformity when taking Voltaren? *

What are other drugs people take besides Voltaren? *

What are other side effects people have besides Limb deformity? *

Joint Pain: 8 people, 53.33%
Pain In Extremity: 6 people, 40.00%
Fall: 5 people, 33.33%
Back Pain: 5 people, 33.33%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 33.33%
Drug Ineffective: 5 people, 33.33%
Headache (pain in head): 5 people, 33.33%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 4 people, 26.67%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 4 people, 26.67%
Infection: 4 people, 26.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 4 people, 26.67%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 26.67%
Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 4 people, 26.67%
Thrombosis (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel): 3 people, 20.00%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 20.00%
Gastric Disorder (disease of stomach): 3 people, 20.00%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 2 people, 13.33%
Renal Disorder (kidney disease): 1 person, 6.67%
Pain In Extremity: 1 person, 6.67%
Osteoporosis Post-Menopausal (weak bone with possibility to break after stopped menstrual cycles): 1 person, 6.67%

* 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?

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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