Diclofenac Linked to Liver Failure, Death
12/5/09
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/713451
Damn..a non-opiate turns out to have it's own red flag:
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Treatment with all products containing diclofenac sodium, including Voltaren Gel, may increase liver dysfunction, resulting in severe hepatic reactions and liver transplantation or death, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Endo, and Novartis announced late last night. Cases of drug-induced hepatotoxicity have been reported within the first month of treatment with diclofenac but can occur at any time during treatment.
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