Diclofenac Gel and Fetzima

• Generic Name: diclofenac topical
• Dosage Forms: gel
• Other Brand Names: DST Plus Pak, Pennsaid, Solaraze, Voltaren Topical, Diclozor, Voltaren, Flector Patch, Klofensaid II, Vopac MDS, Xrylix, Flector, Licart

Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Diclofenac topical (for the skin) is used to treat joint pain caused by osteoarthritis. Pennsaid is for use on the knees. Voltaren Topical is for use on the hands, wrists, elbows, knees, ankles, or feet. diclofenac topical may not be effective in treating arthritis pain elsewhere in the body.

Solaraze is used to treat warty overgrowths of skin (actinic keratoses) on sun-exposed areas of the body.

Diclofenac topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: levomilnacipran
• Dosage Forms: capsule, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Fetzima

Fetzima (levomilnacipran) is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor antidepressant (SNRI). Levomilnacipran affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with depression.

Fetzima extended release capsules are used to treat major depressive disorder.

A similar medicine called milnacipran (Savella) is used to treat a chronic pain disorder called fibromyalgia. Fetzima should not be used to treat fibromyalgia.