voltaren vs. solaraze

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Originally posted by bb

Check out this link: <a href="http://www.healthandage.com/html/res/com/ConsDrugs/Diclofenaccd.html">http://www.healthandage.com/html/res/com/ConsDrugs/Diclofenaccd.html</a> From what I could find, both Voltaren and Solaraze are generically referred to as &quot;diclofenac sodium.&quot; According to this website, Voltaren is a drug taken orally, and it is used for pain relief from arthritis and various inflammations. There is also an opthalmic solution to relieve pain after eye surgery. Solaraze is a topical gel that is used to treat actinic keratosis (precancerous skin lesions). Please note the precautions and possible side effects of these drugs. Diclofenac sodium is not listed as a treatment for KP, and there probably hasn't been any research done in that area, but one person on this message board (Bryan) has reported that it has gotten rid of his KP. However, it seems that Bryan had other skin conditions in addition to KP (namely AK) and was using a combination of different treatments. (I'm still not really sure what his exact regimen was.) The bottom line: although Solaraze and Voltaren are available without prescription, I would highly recommend that you consult a physician before trying any of these drugs. I hope this information helps!