NAPROXEN Reviews (NAPROXEN)

Average Rating: 1.6 (221 Ratings)

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NAPROXEN  (NAPROXEN):  See also Warning section. Naproxen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, muscle aches, tendonitis, dental pain, and menstrual cramps. 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. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you.   FDA Approval Date: 1993-12-21 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR NAPROXENCOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
DOSAGE
DATE ADDED
 
 4  Muscle pain, and tension Blurred vision, but could have been from my other medication. Really helped in taking away the majority of the pain. M 25 6 days
1/8/2003
 2  PAIN SICK TO STOMACH COULD NOT TAKE IT F 32 7 days
12/4/2003
 4  back pain none I took this medication for back pain, turns out it's great for headaches too. F 45 6 months
2/9/2005
 1  Shoulder pain, then back pain Hives I cannot take this medication. The first time I took it, for shoulder pain, it did nothing for the pain and caused me to itch. The second time I took it, for back pain, again it did nothing for the pain and I broke out in hives. From what I've read, inflammation doesn't really happen, it's just something the doctors are blaiming pain on when they don't know what causes it, especially chronic pain. M 26 2 months
10/13/2005
 5  low back pain None This definitely works - especially in conjunction with a muscle relaxer like Flexeril. M 53 10 days
11/23/2006
 5  arthritis in hips and thighs no side effects very effective, use the 500mg one a day M 76
3/20/2007
 4  ARTHRITIS SO FAR NONE! I JUST STARTED. THIS IS MY SECOND DAY. F 75 2 days
4/12/2007
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4/13/2007
 5  Inflammation of chest muscles Severe stomach pain, unusual hunger and slight constipation. Naproxen got rid of the chest pain very well, but causedme severe stomach pain and an unusual urge to eat, as well as slight constipation. M 23 5 days
5/4/2007
 1  Neck pain UPSET STOMACH, drowsiness This pill made me extremely sick. I was throwing up for a few hours after I took it....with food as directed....and the last time or two I was throwing up blood. I cannot believe that this pill made me so sick. Stopped taking it and the stomach pain remained for a few days as a dull burning sensation everytime I ate. Little did I know that this pill is known to cause bleeding in the stomach, intentines, ect. F 24 5 days
7/2/2007
 1  Knee pain Upset stomach, heart racing and hurting, and nausea. I was taking this because I get extreme knee pain when squatting or crouching. Well it didn't do anything for the pain and has made me feel awful. M 25 1 days
7/28/2007
 5  osteo arthritus I was a bit dizzy when first starting, but, this passed in about a week. Works great -- I take 500mg twice a day. As a generic, it's about $10 per 100 at Costco -- one of the better drug deals in the US. M 49 1.5 years
8/13/2007
 2  shoulder joint pain slightly blurry vision and fuzzy kind of feeling Has not helped the pain at all. I cannot take Flexeril because it makes me very nervous. F 60 10 days
9/26/2007
 3  Herniated Disks in Neck Stomach discomfort, constant hunger Helped somewhat but not nearly enough. F 38 30 days
11/12/2007
 2  plantar fasciitis Gas, BAD constipation. It did not work. It just gave me more uncomfortable symptons, like constipation. Thank goodness for Metamucil, because eating fiber did not help. I took 500mg twice a day I think. F 46 2 weeks
6/5/2008
 4  Costochondritis Acid reflux Had to take omneprazole at the same time as the naproxen gave me really bad acid reflux. It did make a difference though and well worth using. F 6 weeks
11/12/2008
 5  osteoarthritis took naproxen,500mg per day for many years with no side effects at all. I called them my "keep me going" pills.They were very effective... for releiving arthritis pain - although a new hip 8 yrs ago and a replacement knee 3 yrs ago helped somewhat..... Recent stomach pains were diagnosed as mild gastritis due to too much naproxen and cessation of the drug was recommended....now diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and on steroids ie prednisolone which is working well though only taking it for three weeks or so....still playing golf and bowls though - Thank God..... M 72
10/13/2009
 3  Wisdom tooth Infection Drowsiness, Dizziness, Anxiety, Heart Racing, Nausea, Vomiting, Lightheadedness I took this as it was prescribed for my husband for his tooth infection to relieve pain and inflammation before his dental visit. I should have eaten a little more, but I took 1 500mg tablet in the morning with 2 pieces of toast and some orange juice. Within 20 minutes I felt "high", and I knew something was not right. It did work for the pain, but it was not worth it. My heart started to race, my extremities felt cold, and I generally felt dizzy/lightheaded. I managed to finish getting ready for work. I then began to feel sick to my stomach, and vomited. I was kind of relieved as I was hoping I threw up most of the Naproxen. I drank some water, and I vomited again! A lot more this time. I didn't mind as I knew this would help me feel normal faster. I went to work and got through the day somehow. About 7 hours later I felt a lot better, and almost normal again. The pain returned with a vengeance! Overall I probably would not take this medication again. If I did I would take 250mg with a LOT OF FOOD. Unfortunately, I got the short end of the stick with the side effects. At least I didn't have stomach bleeding... that would have scared me to death. F 26 1 days
500 1X day
8/23/2011
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 1  Back pain Took my first dose after my lunch half an hour later violently vomiting never ever would I take this again soo not worth it F 22 1 days
500 mg
5/1/2012
 1  Knee pain (supposed sprain.) Heart racing, dizzy/lightheaded, confusion, nausea, decreased concentration ability, paranoid (slightly), ------------ After two doses i felt like i was going to have a nervous breakdown. I consider myself allergic to the medication because of the extreme amount of my reaction. F 18 2 days
30mg
7/20/2012
  

NAPROXEN  (NAPROXEN):  See also Warning section. Naproxen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, muscle aches, tendonitis, dental pain, and menstrual cramps. 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. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you.   FDA Approval Date: 1993-12-21 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

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