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" Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with diclofenac. Just because a side effect is stated here does not mean that all people using diclofenac will experience that or any side effect. Common diclofenac side effects (affect between 1 in 10 and 1 in 100 people)  Disturbances of the gut such as diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, heartburn, abdominal pain or wind (flatulence). Loss of appetite. Headache. Dizziness or spinning sensation. Skin rashes.  Rare diclofenac side effects\u00A0(affect between 1 in 1000 and 1 in 10,000 people)  Ulceration or bleeding in the stomach or intestine. Consult your doctor without delay if you get any sign of bleeding in your\u00A0stomach or intestine, for example vomiting blood and/or passing black/tarry/bloodstained stools. Inflammation of the stomach (gastritis). Sleepiness or tiredness. Don&amp;#039;t drive if affected. Shortness of breath or asthma attack. Consult a doctor straight away if you have any wheezing or difficulty breathing. Fluid retention (oedema). Hives (urticaria or nettle rash). Inflammation of the liver (hepatitis). Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice).  Very rare diclofenac side effects\u00A0(affect fewer than 1 in 10,000 people)  Visual disturbances such as blurred or double vision. Sensation of ringing or other noise in the ears (tinnitus), or hearing problems. Severe swelling of the face, throat, lips and tongue (angioedema).\u00A0 Difficulty sleeping (insomnia) or nightmares. Irritability, depression or anxiety. Serious blistering or peeling skin reactions (eg Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, exfoliative dermatitis).  Kidney problems, including acute kidney failure. Liver problems, including liver failure. Inflammation of the bowel (colitis) or pancreas (pancreatitis). Changes in blood pressure. Chest pain,\u00A0palpitations, heart attack,\u00A0heart failure or stroke. Decreased numbers of white blood cells, red blood cells or platelets in the blood.  What side effects should I see a doctor about? You should tell your doctor about any side effect that is troubling you. However, it&amp;#039;s particularly important that you stop taking diclofenac and see a doctor without delay if you experience any of the following:  Any breathing difficulties or\u00A0wheezing, or swelling of your face, throat or tongue. Any sign of bleeding in your stomach or intestine, for example vomiting blood and/or passing black/tarry/bloodstained stools. Severe skin reactions, such as a widespread itchy rash, blistering or peeling of your skin or sores inside your mouth.  Read the leaflet provided with the medicine or talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you want any more information about the possible side effects of diclofenac. If you think you have experienced a side effect, did you know you can report this using the\u00A0yellow card website?  What monitoring do I need while taking diclofenac? If you take diclofenac for long periods of time you should have regular check-ups with your doctor so that you can be monitored for possible diclofenac side effects. This might include routine blood tests to monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood cells, particularly if you&amp;#039;re over 60.  What is diclofenac used for and what should I know before taking it? How do I take diclofenac? Who shouldn&amp;#039;t take diclofenac? Can I take other medicines with diclofenac?  Last updated: 11.10.2016  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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