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New topical anti inflammatory

Hi
Has anyone tried topical gel voltaren? It is an anti-inflammtory.
If so, are you still using an anti-acid with this?
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387767 tn?1345872027
Yes, my doctor gave me a sample.  I didn't feel like it was any miraculous help.  Pretty much the same as taking some Advil.  I only used it on my knees, though.

If you use it you are not supposed to take an oral anti-inflammatory, so if you take Advil, Aleve or any prescription anti-inflammatory don't use it.  My doctor gave it to me because I can't take prescription NSAIDs because of my blood pressure.
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469901 tn?1276563623
Have not tried it but would love to hear more about it!  Is it an RX or OTC?
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