Voltaren Gel

My sjogren's has moved into my hands with some "lupus like symptoms". This has caused swelling, pain, redness, and a poor grip. My rheumatologist gave me some samples of Voltaren gel. I got some pain relief and asked for a prescription. My son took it to the local Wal-Mart to be filled. Voltaren gel is topical meaning you apply it on your body. The instructions on the box said, " Take one tablet by mouth daily." The little warnings said, "Take This Medicine With A Full Glass Of Water, May Cause Drowsiness or Dizziness, and Take This Medicine With A Snack Or Small Meal If Stomach Upset Occurs." I am afraid stomach upset would occur no matter what if you ate the Voltaren. More than drowsiness or dizziness would occur if you ate the Voltaren. And drinking the Voltaren with a full glass of water wouldn't help either. If I had not received a sample and was a nurse, I just might be eating my Voltaren gel. I took it back to Wal-Mart and showed the pharmacist. No apologies, just grab the box and slap on a new label. So everyone out here please read your prescription labels and inserts. If it doesn't make sense take it back to the pharmacy. My hand is much better. I "rub" the gel on my hand and haven't had any stomach upset.