Hi, I have severe backpain due to protrusion in my L4-S1 for which one of the medicines prescribed is hefenac - MR for 5 days. Prior to this I was prescribed hefenac - P Please let me know the side effects and for how long can I use these medicines. Best RD
The back pain due to disc prolapse is due to impingement of the spinal nerves. What would work better than painkillers like diclofenac(higher) is a nerve sedative like amitriptyline or gabapentin coupled with a muscle relaxant. Hifenac can cause gastritis so take it with omeprazole.