This drug may infrequently cause serious (rarely fatal) bleeding from the stomach or intestines. This side effect can occur without warning at any time during treatment with diclofenac. The elderly are at increased risk for serious stomach/intestinal bleeding.
Drugs related to diclofenac have rarely caused blood clots that result in serious (possibly fatal) heart attacks and strokes. This medication might also rarely...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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