What is Naproxen?
This prescription medication is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic and antipyretic properties. NSAID medicines are used to treat pain, redness swelling, and fever.
Naproxen is mostly used to relieve inflammation and joint pain of arthritis, osteoarthritis, spinal arthritis, and tendonitis. It is also used to relieve moderate pain like muscle aches, backache, menstrual cramps, headache, and toothache.
Information you should know before using Naproxen
You should not use Naproxen if you have any heart problems. If you have undergone a bypass surgery of the heart then using Naproxen can be fatal. People who are suffering from asthma, urticaria, or an allergic reaction should not use this medication. Do not give Naproxen to children under the age of 12. Elderly patients should be monitored. Do not use this medication if you
- are allergic to any ingredient in Naproxen
- are in the last 3 months of pregnancy
- have swelling or fluid buildup, asthma, or mouth inflammation
- have kidney or liver disease
- have stomach or bowel problems (bleeding, perforation, ulcers)
- high blood pressure, blood disorders, bleeding or clotting
How is Naproxen taken?
Always take Naproxen exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use the medication in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended. Take Naproxen with a full glass of water. It may be taken with food if your stomach is upset.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
As soon as you remember take the missed dose. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed pill.
Side effects
Naproxen can increase the chance of a heart attack. NSAID medicine can cause ulcers and stomach bleeding or perforation (forming of a hole) Contact your doctor immediately about these side effects:
- Signs of bleedings-bruising, pinpoint red spots on the skin, black tarry stools
- Blood in the urine, unusual tiredness or weakness
- Signs of an allergic reaction - wheezing, skin rash, redness or itching, swelling of eyelids
- Blurred vision
- Change in the amount of urine passed
- Stomach pain or cramps
- Difficulty swallowing, pain in the throat
- Swelling of feet or ankles
- Yellowing of eyes or skin
Side effects that do not require medical attention:
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Gas or heartburn
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
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