Diclofenac to become a prescription drug
Published 21 Jan 2015
Hello everyone,
News for those who are using the anti-inflammatory drug Diclofenac. From the 15th January 2015 it has been changed to a prescription drug, due to "a small safety concern that has arisen".
You can read the full article here
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''you should know that this medication may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car, operate machinery, or do other possibly dangerous activities until you know how this medication affects you''.
From the drug website, in England this means you can be prosecuted if caught driving while taking this drug since March 2015. This drug is specifically listed on the 'must not drive' list held by the Police!
Hi was on diclofenic for years messed my gullet up and caused me to have reflux stopped taki g it about 8 year ago.
To robjmckinney Do not drive a car, operate machinery, or do other possibly dangerous activities until you know how this medication affects you''
When I read that it means to me that after you find out how it affects you.....if you are OK ....then you can drive or operate heavy machinery.
What does anyone else think?
I've even seen that note on medicine for children
Eileen
lisaclark
Hi. When you were taking diclofenic were you taking a stomach protector?
eg Lansoprozol or Omnoprozol? {sp?}
Eileen
This should be banned. It made my stomach bleed and I had to stop taking it.
