Originally Posted by badger1

Voltaren ... the 'gel'? My story: I have a bad back (L5/S1 disc buggered) that acts up occasionally. Back in '16 (I think) it seized up horribly, so Mrs. Badger decided to try Voltaren gel on it. Within about 10 minutes I had all the symptoms of a heart attack. Ambulance called; off to ER; tests etc. Nothing 'wrong'. After about 8 hours I was sent home, still a bit wobbly. Took about a day+ for all the symptoms to subside. Had a follow-up with a cardiologist -- all clear. Turns out that somewhere in the fine print is the statement that this is a 'known' but 'extremely rare' reaction. Needless to say, I've never gone near the stuff since.