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Does DICLOFENAC Cause Constipation? 521 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 521 reports of Constipation have been filed in association with DICLOFENAC (Diclofenac Sodium Delayed Release). This represents 0.6% of all adverse event reports for DICLOFENAC.

521
Reports of Constipation with DICLOFENAC
0.6%
of all DICLOFENAC reports
121
Deaths
106
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Constipation From DICLOFENAC?

Of the 521 reports, 121 (23.2%) resulted in death, 106 (20.3%) required hospitalization, and 13 (2.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Constipation Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Constipation is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for DICLOFENAC.

What Other Side Effects Does DICLOFENAC Cause?

Drug ineffective (24,885) Product use in unapproved indication (12,197) Off label use (10,370) Pain (9,276) Product use issue (8,009) Fatigue (7,908) Rash (7,852) Rheumatoid arthritis (7,366) Abdominal discomfort (7,257) Product administered at inappropriate site (6,919)

What Other Drugs Cause Constipation?

LENALIDOMIDE (9,635) NIRAPARIB (4,128) ADALIMUMAB (4,063) SEMAGLUTIDE (4,036) TIRZEPATIDE (3,417) ERENUMAB-AOOE (3,104) MORPHINE (2,979) OXYCODONE (2,747) PALBOCICLIB (2,705) POMALIDOMIDE (2,374)

Which DICLOFENAC Alternatives Have Lower Constipation Risk?

DICLOFENAC vs DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMINE DICLOFENAC vs DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE DICLOFENAC vs DICLOFENAC\DICLOFENAC DICLOFENAC vs DICLOFENAC\MISOPROSTOL DICLOFENAC vs DICLOXACILLIN

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