How does diclofenac interact with medications for anxiety disorders, including benzodiazepines or SSRIs and what precautions are needed?
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How does diclofenac interact with medications for anxiety disorders, including benzodiazepines or SSRIs and what precautions are needed?
Diclofenac may increase the risk of bleeding when taken with SSRIs due to their combined effects on platelet function. Caution is advised and monitoring for bleeding is recommended.
When used with benzodiazepines, diclofenac does not typically interact significantly. However, patients should be monitored for increased sedation or respiratory depression.