ALEVE Reviews (NAPROXEN SODIUM)

Average Rating: 1.8 (628 Ratings)

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ALEVE  (NAPROXEN SODIUM):  Naproxen is used to relieve pain from various conditions. It also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by arthritis, bursitis, and gout attacks. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. Some brands of sustained-release naproxen take longer to be absorbed and are not recommended for pain that needs quick relief (such as during a gout attack). Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about your particular brand.   FDA Approval Date: 1994-01-11 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR ALEVECOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
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 1  Pain in knee I took Aleve for my knee before bed and woke up shaking and heart was racing. Scared me 1 days
10/27/2017
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 1  joint pain after working. Twice, after taking Aleve, I vomited violently a black viscous liquid of a large amount. My poop also was black and looked like coffee grounds. Felt lethargic for two days. Will never take again. Saw a doctor after first episode. Was given medication to repair torn tissue in my throat. Was not told to stop using Aleve. Three months later I took another Aleve. The results were the same as before. Aleve was the only common denominator in both cases. M 70 2 days
220mg 1X day
7/19/2017
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 1  Headache Unbearable itchy hands and feet, bright red skin, shortness of breath, hives. I'm at the ER for the second time in a year with this reaction and finally connected the dots. Benadryl drip quickly got me under control. Relieved to know what caused it (Aleve). M 47 1 days
1 tablet
4/20/2017
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 2  Headache I had a headache that I couldn't seem to get rid of. My husband gave me one Aleve caplet, and before I even had enough time to swallow it, I suddenly experienced the worst burning pain on my tongue, which rapidly spread to the whole inside of my mouth. It really was a horrible pain. I took a sip of water to try and cool it down, but it actually made the burning much worse. I finally just had to wait it out, and after about 20 minutes (which seemed like an eternity) the burning started to diminish, and was gone within 30 minutes. I have never (before or since), experienced anything remotely like this from any medication - much less in an over the counter drug. I left this review to give a heads up to anyone who is already taking or has plans to take Aleve (Naproxen Sodium). It may never happen to you, but it never hurts to know about its potential. F 50 1 times
220 mg
3/4/2017
 1  Headache I was hospitalized for 4 days. Blood pressure and heart rate all over the place. Still am off work. Very weak and tired. Stressful and scary. I have never had a reaction like this before. I lost consciousness. It was horrible. Dont take it! F 56 1 days
1
2/27/2017
 1  Headache Ive taken this nasty drug twice! First time I had a headache from loud saw when I was sawing wood and thought the sawdust gave me a crazy itch and red rash all over arms .hands, legs, feet. Second time taking aleve I figured it out. This stuff is not a good remedy for me! I have never reacted to a drug like this ever . I run for the heavy skin cream and peppermint essential oils and it helps but the gnawing itch lasts for about an hour! It was easy for me to figure out because I dont need any kind of drug hardly ever. I am very healthy.Oh my goodness the itch is out of this world BAD!! Never again will I take Aleve. F 55 1 days
1280 1X O
2/23/2017
 1  Headache Severe itching of palms of hands and bottom of feet along with itching in ears Just that I will never take it again. F 71 1 days
220
2/3/2017
 1  Back pain I'm not allergic to anything I take a leave all the sudden my Face swells up I didn't know it was aleve for sure until I took it again and it happened again,$4000 later my visit to the emergency room I never take aleve again F 45 1 days
2/2/2017
 5  Back pain None It takes a while to kick in, but relief from pain lasts all day F 60
1 1X AN
1/30/2017
 1  Back pain Two times that I have taken aleve, within an hour I'm vomiting. Never had this issue with other anti inflammatory pills. Never ever will I use aleve. Bottle went down drain. Do not buy! F 43 1 days
30mg
1/26/2017
 1  eye pain Took Aleve Naproxen sodium tablets for eye pain so excruciating it was hard to open both eyes..Took 2 pills, fell asleep for a 15-20 minute nap and awoke to my entire left arm swollen (fingers included) it has currently reached my complete upper left side throat and all its hard to cough,speak loudly, clear my throat or sneeze. This drug needs to be ban!!!! I have taken Aleve in the past to help with migraines and NEVER experienced anything as such F 33 1 days
1/25/2017
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 1  Tooth pain+ fever Didn't even take a half of one and had weird quick jolts of chest sensations that are highly uncomfortable !! Throwing it away! Shouldn't be sold F 30 2 days
1/13/2017
 1  Soreness and pain Severe leg cramps to the point I almost went to the hospital in pain. It happened on three different occasions months/weeks apart after taking aleve. I have not taken any since; and no leg cramps. I think it it a terrible drug and unsafe. I am an otherwise very healthy adult female. F 58 1 days
One cap
12/8/2016
 1  Woke up with lower back pain I woke up with lower back pain. Took 1 pill within a half hour I had an itching rash start on my hands,wrist and chest. Quickly got worse red rash all over my body, face swelling along with shortness of breathe. I went to urgent care where they administered iv Benadryl, and 2 other medicines. My throat was swelled they sent my by ambulance to the ER to be monitored for several hours. I've never taken aleve before and have never had any allergic reaction in the past. My husband tried aleve for severe back pain(which didn't help him) I have since throw them out. F 60 1 days
1 1X day
9/25/2016
 1  Sore leg muscles Within 10 minutes of taking aleve I start to feel tingling in my palms and feet which turns into severe uncontrollable itching. Within minutes it spread to my whole body frantic severe itching. No hives or anything just intense itching on every inch of skin. Rapid heart rate and blue lips. When the itching subsided after about an hour I noticed it was hard to swallow and my nostrils were closing up but then it subsided in a couple of minutes thank god. Dangerous drug. M 35 2 times
9/13/2016
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 1   Itchy red watery eyes, then hands and feet stareted tingling while i was in astore at 9am. Got to car; started driving to go home. Bright flashes of light started occuring, pulled over ; after a minute or two thought i was better. Started driving again passed out, went across four lanes of traffic and landed in a ditch. Was in antafalactic shock according to EMTs and doctors at hospital. Had taken Aleve several times over years never had reaction til this time. Will NEVER TAKE IT AGAIN! All medical personnel said i am Blessed to be alive! F 70 1 days
9/12/2016
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 1  Lower back pain Severe muscle weakness in legs. Very frightening as I had no idea of what was happening. If I hadn't been able to sit down immediately I would have fallen down. AWFUL experience! I agree with others, it needs to be taken off the shelves. F 66 1 days
2X day
8/24/2016
 1  Joint pain Swollen ankles and feet F 64 2 months
220 1X day
8/19/2016
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 2  pain/inflammation in arm Burning throat & stomach, difficulty sleeping, stomach pain, feeling "flu like", muscle cramps in buttocks and backs of upper legs that was too painful for me to sleep, increased anxiety Had to stop taking after 3 days because I felt so awful. Within a couple days buttocks/legs pain and other side effects were gone. M 60 3 days
220 MG 2X day
8/13/2016
 3  Pain in back Itchy hands and ankles Deep under skin M 60 1 years
30
8/11/2016

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