Can you take diclofenac sodium extended-release tablets for rheumatoid arthritis?

Rheumatoid generally refers to rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis patients can usually take diclofenac sodium extended-release tablets, from a certain degree of pain relief, but is generally not recommended for long-term use.
Diclofenac sodium extended-release tablets belong to the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, can be anti-inflammatory pain relief, can be used to relieve rheumatoid arthritis caused by joint pain symptoms. It can also be used to treat frozen shoulder, bursitis, tenosynovitis, ankylosing spondylitis and other diseases. However, the specific ability to use the drug, the dose of the drug should follow the doctor’s instructions, should not be unauthorized use of drugs.
It is generally not recommended that patients with rheumatoid arthritis take Clofenac sodium extended-release tablets for a long period of time, otherwise it may cause damage to the gastrointestinal mucosa, liver and kidney function. Secondly, if the patient is allergic to the ingredients in the drug or suffers from severe heart failure, he or she should not take diclofenac sodium extended-release tablets. If after taking the drug there are such adverse reactions as diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, headache, it is recommended to stop the drug in time.
The drug must be used under the supervision of a doctor, and if the patient develops symptoms after taking the drug, it is recommended to go to the hospital as soon as possible.