Voltaren and alcohol

Basically, drugs should not be taken with alcohol! Take tablets with sufficient water. A glass of 250 ml is recommended.

Continuous use of Voltaren® is potentially harmful to the liver and kidneys. This means that damage to these organs can, but need not, be caused by Voltaren®. Diclofenac is broken down and detoxified in the liver via a special metabolic system and then excreted via the kidneys.

The degradation process of alcohol also takes place in the liver, which places additional stress on our detoxification organ. Taking alcohol and Voltaren® at the same time therefore carries the risk of the alcohol becoming more effective. Even small amounts of alcohol can result in a reduced ability to react.

A special group of people are mainly older people over the age of 65: With increasing age, the metabolism slows down, which is why the duration of alcohol and voltary action can be enormously prolonged. Signs of undesirable side effects of Voltaren® or an overdose may include headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain. If these symptoms occur, consult a physician to take appropriate action! If you took a glass of wine or beer, do not worry immediately! Simply do not drink any alcohol during your voltara therapy!

Voltaren® during pregnancy

In general, as few medications as possible should be taken during pregnancy (See: Medication during pregnancy). In the case of Voltaren®, it is possible to take it or use it externally in the first and second trimester of pregnancy after consulting your doctor. Extensive research has shown that there is no link between taking Voltaren® and the risk of malformation of the child.

However, you should not take Voltaren® during the third trimester of pregnancy! With increasing age and the simultaneous intake of Voltaren®, the risk of premature closure of the so-called ductus arteriosus Botalli in the unborn child increases. The ductus is a short circuit connection between the aorta and the pulmonary arteries of the fetus.

This creates an economic bypass of the still unventilated pulmonary circulation. The natural closure of the duct takes place about two to ten days after birth. In addition, Voltaren® can inhibit fetal renal function.

Taking Voltaren® in the last trimester of pregnancy therefore carries high risks and, in the worst case, may even be fatal for your unborn child. However, if Voltaren® is taken during the prohibited period, consult a doctor as soon as possible! He will perform an ultrasound examination of your child to detect changes in the blood flow characteristics in the Ductus arteriosus Botalli. Should you nevertheless need pain medication during pregnancy, paracetamol is available in all phases of pregnancy in consultation with your treating physician. The following application risks apply to pregnant women to the same extent as before.