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(also known as Aleve, Anaprox, Naprogesic, Naprosyn, Naprelan)
Naproxen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly used for the reduction of mild to moderate pain, fever, inflammation and stiffness caused by conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, injury (like fractures), menstrual cramps, tendinit... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Chronic Pain | 562 |
51% |
| Back Pain | 369 |
53% |
| Migraine Headaches | 367 |
48% |
| Arthritis | 272 |
65% |
| Pre-menstrual Syndrome ... | 75 |
81% |
Overall, 58% (1900
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Naproxen Reviews
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Have used OTC and prescription strength with success.
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But I got ulcers from it and had to stop
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Stopped working; caused rebound headaches.
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not much
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Didn't even touch my problems!
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only helps sometimes if it is not a bad day
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The only OTC that gives any relief but only when I take 1100 mg so I only take it during bad spells
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I currently take 250mg per day.
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a bit.
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Worked like a charm for the first 4 years, then the doctors discovered that Naproxen just about removed my stomach lining, one spot at the time. I now can not take that anymore.
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I take Aleve almost every day. It seems to work better than any other NSAID.
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Take one firat thing in the morning.
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She HATED the taste of the liquid, and it doesnt seem to offer much relief. Now that she is 8, we can give her an aleve in the pill form, we only do this when she has pain, which isnt often after starting the MTX.
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THOSE FIREBALLS HELP BUT THEY BURN THE HELL OUTTA MY TUMMMY!
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Naproxen (Naprosyn) is a non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) so similar to motrin, advil, ibuprofen and if taken on a full stomach is fine to ... [More] -
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naproxen is just like motrin, just a bit stronger. and my dr said motrin was alright in prescribed doses, but naproxen gave me an ulcer so i dont pref... [More] -
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My general care practitioner gave me naproxen not too long ago for pain I have in my hand sometimes, but I have not had pain and taken it since I got ... [More] -
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Does anyone here taking naproxen? Does it work well? and did you experience side effect? Doctor gave this to me due to my severe joints pain and I am ... [More] -
Combo pill Imitrex and Naprosyn
A new JAMA study published April 2007 Looked at a new combination pill of Sumatriptan (Imitrex) and Naproxen (Naprosyn) for Acute Treatment of Migrain... [More]
