Voltaren and Monoparesis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Monoparesis is reported as a side effect among people who take Voltaren (diclofenac sodium), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, also take Enbrel, and have Psoriasis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Monoparesis 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 Monoparesis?

Monoparesis (one limb is very weak, but not completely paralyzed) is found to be associated with 315 drugs and 455 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Monoparesis.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

81,356 people reported to have side effects when taking Voltaren.
Among them, 19 people (0.02%) have Monoparesis.

Among these 19 people:

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

female: 22.22 %
male: 77.78 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Voltaren? *

What are other side effects people have besides Monoparesis? *

Drug Ineffective: 12 people, 63.16%
Weakness: 8 people, 42.11%
Demyelination (loss of the myelin covering of some nerve fibres resulting in their impaired function): 6 people, 31.58%
Spondyloarthropathy (any joint disease of the vertebral column): 5 people, 26.32%
Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (rapidly progressive neuromuscular disease caused by opportunistic infection of brain cells): 5 people, 26.32%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 3 people, 15.79%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 2 people, 10.53%
General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 2 people, 10.53%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 2 people, 10.53%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 2 people, 10.53%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 11 people, 57.89%
Seronegative Arthritis (a joint disease negative for rheumatoid arthritis): 9 people, 47.37%
Spondyloarthropathy (any joint disease of the vertebral column): 6 people, 31.58%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 10.53%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 5.26%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Monoparesis (315 drugs)

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Monoparesis (455 conditions)

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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