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Interesting. In Canada, Australia, Mexico & much of Europe, it is marketed for use on back, shoulder & neck pain. This must be an FDA thing?

Another interesting note - 2.32% Voltaren Gel was available over the counter for about a year, but is now prescription only. I assume there was evidence of side effects from overuse.

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mrsdebrun42 | @mrsdebrun42 | Jun 16, 2023

Seems like a very serious possible skin reaction: "NSAIDs, including diclofenac, can cause serious skin adverse reactions such as exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), which can be fatal. These serious events may occur without warning." This is with the 1.1% diclofenac sodium. So I'm assuming 2.32% can really bugger up people's skin as the medicine isn't absorbed into the bloodstream, but works locally.

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