Your Medication Naproxen
Naproxen is also known by the brand names: Naprosyn, Naprelan.
Naproxen comes in multiple different forms. One of the most common forms is the 250, 375, and 500 mg tablets.
Naproxen is most commonly used for easing pain, swelling, and fever. It can also be used to treat arthritis and gout attacks. Naproxen can be given to you for other reasons, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. All naproxen products can be taken by mouth with or without food. If it causes an upset stomach, take with food. It should always be taken with a full glass of water.
Standard dosing of naproxen ranges from 200mg to 400mg every 8-12 hours when using for OTC pain relief. Doses vary depending on what you are using naproxen for.
Some common side effects include upset stomach.
Some less common side effects with naproxen include dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea, heartburn, diarrhea, and vomiting.
If you miss a dose of naproxen:
• If you take this medication on a regular basis, take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
• Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
• Many times this drug is taken on an as needed basis. Do not take more often than told by the doctor.
The best way to store naproxen:
• Store at room temperature.
• Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom or refrigerator.
• Protect from light.
• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs.
Do not take naproxen if:
• You have a history of asthma or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs
• If you are undergoing a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery
Naproxen comes with the US Black Box Warnings of:
• Serious cardiovascular thrombotic events
• Serious gastrointestinal bleeding, ulceration, and perforation
When taking naproxen, remember it is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have:
• Signs of an allergic reaction, such as rash, itching, swelling, or tightness of the chest
• Signs of bleeding, such as throwing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds; coughing up blood; blood in the urine or stool
• Signs of kidney problems - change in how much urine is passed, blood in the urine, or a large weight gain
• Signs of high potassium levels - heartbeat that does not feel normal, feeling confused, weak, lightheaded, or dizzy
• Weakness one 1 side of the body, trouble speaking or thinking, changes in balance, drooping on one side of the face, or blurred eyesight
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