Dichlofenic

[carlyon bay]

Last Friday on the front page of the telegraph there was an article suggesting this particular anti-inflammatory should be banned because of its effect that it might cause heart problems heart attacks and strokes Ive been taking 50mg three times a day for many years, has any one got an opinion regarding this drug Ive spoken to a pharmacist who didn't see there was a problem and I'm hoping to speak to my GP, apart from my joints I'm very healthy with a blood pressure that is constantly around 130/70 I'm 70 years old

[boxtops]

I saw that article too - very worrying for anyone on the drug, including my MIL. They are talking about having Diclofenac withdrawn. Do discuss with your GP as you suggest.

[Sqad]

For me...if I had no past history of high BP, diabetes or heart problems and I was 70 years of age, with no family history of heart attacks or strokes................I would continue taking Diclodenac.

If I had any of the above , I would change to Ibuprofen.

If Ibuprofen wasn't as effective as diclodenac in relieving my pain, then I would return to diclodenac and take my chances.

[echokilo]

I can't take diclofenac, so my GP replaced this with Naproxen ..... any good in this case Sqab?

[Sqad]

echo....yes, I would have little objection to Naproxin.

[Sqad]

LOL.in all my posts I mean diclofenac....not Diclodenac.....

[granny grump]

Mr doctor suggested that I change to Naproxen when I went for a prescription review

[Tilly2]

I went to the GP two weeks ago for some Diclofenac but she wouldn't prescribe them for me. Was given Naproxen instead and Lanzaprozole to protect my stomach.

[Kathyan]

I've been taken off Arthrotec and put on Naproxen. I have to admit they do a better job!

[carlyon bay]

thanks for all your comments and thoughts about this subject