does anyone know what diclofen is?

[vicluvr28]

As some of you know I have been trying to quit vicodin for several weeks.  I feel like I am beating this habit, although some days the pain is just too bad and I cave.  Anyway, a friend of mine mentioned that he takes diclofen for various sports injuries and that it helps tremendously.  I've never heard of this drug before.  Is it an opiate?  Obviously I do not want to trade one bad habit for another but if it is non-narcotic and can help with my severe pain I would like more info...

Thanks!

[worried878]

prn means////as needed///sorry

[worried878]

yey....it is good stuff and safer than celebrex....I take naproxen sodium which is very similar....my son hurt his knee and had fluid on it...he took it for a week and applied ice and it healed up.....I  like it because for me I can take as needed instead of everyday...most have to build up in your system and can not be used on a prn basis...like celebrex for one

[vicluvr28]

so its not habit forming?  should this be something I should ask my ortho about?

[worried878]

it is a non-steroidal medication for inflammation and pain...like ibuprofen but is stronger...not a narcotic