I have been taking 2 naproxen twice a day for a couple of years with very good pain relief. Cardiologist now recommends I stop or alternate with Tylenol. Two weeks in and I am miserable . 67 years old, female, retired nurse. Kidney and hepatic tests are normal. I'm going back to what works.
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I have taken this drug at different times for different types of pain. I can't take ibuprofen anymore because it is very hard on my stomach. Tylenol type pain relievers don't help me much so I have tried the naproxen. It is pretty effective at relieving moderate pain and reducing more heavy pain. Each time that I've had to take it for more than one day I get heart palpitations that get worse an...
Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/9/2009
Condition: Muscle Pain
Overall rating 2.3
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SMC | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
1/24/2009
Condition: Inflammation of the Lining of a Joint
Overall rating 4.7
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I first started taking it after meals. It upset my stomach. My doctor told me to take it at bedtime with an antacid. The stomach upset stopped, and the pain relief was tremendous.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/7/2009
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 2.3
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Prescribed for pain after knee injury in auto accident. The drug delivered no more relief than OTC ibuprofen, which wasn't much. The drug also caused severe stomach upset, so I discontinued it after a few doses.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/4/2009
Condition: Mild Pain associated with Arthritis
Overall rating 3.0
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have to take more than I would like to get results--the amount is increasing as I use it
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[email protected] | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/1/2009
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 1.0
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Hemorrhaging under skin on knuckles Severe canker sores after taking 3 pills at recommended intervals
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leila | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/21/2008
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 2.7
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It caused pain the the stomach as well as doing little to combat the pain in my legs and back.
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Anonymous | 7-12 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Caregiver
11/5/2008
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 2.7
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My daughter has JRA and used Naproxen and got a rash from it that looked like many scars. It has gone away somewhat since we stopped it 4 months ago.
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diana | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/4/2008
Condition: Muscle Pain
Overall rating 2.3
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i just started this med but i am concerned with weight gain.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/27/2008
Condition: Muscle Pain
Overall rating 2.3
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I used this for lumbar muscle strain and took one pill after lunch. After a few hours, I am feeling tired, lethargic, and somewhat nauseaus. I think I'll go back to ibuprofen 600 mg.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/9/2008
Condition: Muscle Pain
Overall rating 1.0
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it caused me severe pain in my stomach, right into my back. Horrible stuff.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/9/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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I didn't notice any difference after taking the medication, I felt the same irregardless. Plus I had painful stomach aches after i started taking the medication.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/28/2008
Condition: Inflammation of the Sac Surrounding the Joint - Bursitis
Overall rating 3.0
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I think I have swollen ankles as a result of taking this drug
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/14/2008
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 4.0
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Took 1 pill for back pain. I'm a male, 235 lbs and it did the trick. No significant side effects.
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Anonymous | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/2/2008
Condition: Muscle Pain
Overall rating 4.0
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MOIN | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/30/2008
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 4.3
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SO FAR IT IS EFFECTIVE FOR MY JOINT PAIN
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nadias | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/13/2008
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 2.7
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I've been given this many times over the last few years and sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. If I take it with a stronger pain killer then it works great (since it is also a muscle relaxer), but alone it's useless!
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/1/2008
Condition: Painful Periods
Overall rating 5.0
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I have had stomach pain but not sure it is associated with this product
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queenjbcook | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/29/2008
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 3.0
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I think I'm allergic to it because I've broken out in this horrobile itching thats coverned the majority of my body. And I doave some pain in my lower stomach.
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anne | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/9/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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i have suffered with scerata pain
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carissywood | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
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