Voltaren in the 2nd trimester

[Kazzo]

I use to be on prescribed voltaren but was told not to take it at all while pregnant. That included any form of it.

[Charlotte91]

I wanted to get some voltaren gel at 33 weeks (I was off to have DD in 2 days!) and they still wouldn't give me any.

I was told (in early pregnancy) that nothing anti-inflammatory could be taken.

[NaeNae]

Try that nurses on call number ( think its 1800 or 1300 606024) - I am certain voltaren is a big NO during pregnancy though.

[lissy]

I was told no for nurofen gel so would imagine voltaren would be the same.

[Artechim]

Have you tried Arnica oil? Lame alternative but possibly better than nothing.

[Mother Goose]

Hoti, I take prescription anti-inflammatories. I spoke to my pharmacist about it a while ago (gathering info for when I TTC) and she said that it is a no no (including my current prescription) and that neurofen would be the safer option if I really had to take something.

I use a gel called fysiocream which is suppose to be safe during PG.

HTH

MG

[Little Chicken]

I think you might find that all NSAIDS are not recommended at any stage during pregnancy. Really only stuck with panadol and a coupleof other things.

[HotI]

ta everyone.

MG, i looked up fysiocream and the info said that it was ok to use during pregnancy & breastfeeding. do you find it any good? is it hard to find? i am heading to coburg tomorrow so will check out chemists around there.