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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...

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Joe'l | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/20/2023
Condition: Painful Periods
Overall rating 5.0
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I have really bad cramps with my period and I've been taking this for years. It's the only thing that works for them. I take 550mg for the pain, my wife also takes one in the morning for back pain and normally it works for 6-8 hours before you have to take another one.

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ssh | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/30/2022
Condition: Mild Pain associated with Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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Just started the Naproxen a few days ago (one 220 mg tablet /day in morning) for back and joint pain, and it worked almost immediately. Was very surprised this was so swift in controlling what apparently is arthritic joint pain that was becoming constant in the last few years. (I'm 77)

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Frank | 75 or over | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/19/2019
Condition: Mild Pain associated with Arthritis
Overall rating 4.0
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Have used daily for over 3 years, increased dosage in cold months with good effect now am decreasing dosage as gastric reflux has increased. Have noted slight tinnitus for the first time. Recent physical reveals no serious problem, but I do not want to risk other side effects. If warmer months allow I will stop use. If pain returns I will consult my primary physician, possibly try steroid injections.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/21/2018
Condition: Muscle Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking this medication for 4 months for my RLS and my back pain and it has helped me out alot and relieved my pain and I'm very happy with it.

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Activetraveler | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
8/30/2018
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 2.3
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Aleve does not work for me, but unexpectedly Benedryl & similar allergy meds help greatly to reduce my lower back pain! I have tight glut, piriformis & hamstring muscles on left side. NSAIDS have never helped. "Allergy" meds seems to calm the involved nerves. Happy to have discovered this! I take just 1/2 caplet at bedtime, and if needed same mid-day, and I keep on moving!

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Activetraveler | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
8/30/2018
Condition: Muscle Pain
Overall rating 2.3
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Aleve has never worked for me, but unexpectedly Benedryl and allergy meds (chlorpheniramine maleate + phenylephrine HCL, for ex.) help greatly to reduce my lower back pain! I have tight glut, piriformis & hamstring muscles on left side. NSAIDS have never helped. "Allergy" meds seem to calm the involved nerves. Happy to have discovered this & wanted to share. I take just 1/2 caplet at bedtime, and if needed same mid-day, and I keep on moving!

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RAMBO70 | 35-44 | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/25/2017
Condition: Muscle Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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If I'm sore 1 tablet will usually take care of it. When I have a lot of pain. I take 2. It works for me .

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/18/2017
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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kimmy | 13-18 | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/10/2017
Condition: Head Pain
Overall rating 3.0
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TylerB24 | 13-18 | Male | Patient
4/4/2017
Condition: Head Pain
Overall rating 1.7
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After taking naproxen the pain went away. Then i started hallucinating, not knowing what was real and what was my imagination. Towards the end of the few days of this foggy hallucination state i started having suicidal thought because i wanted it to be over. A few months later i got sick and took Naproxen and had the same effects, I figured out that i am allergic to naproxen and i just want other people to know about this effect.

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douglasstidham | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/13/2016
Condition: Minor Musculoskeletal Injury
Overall rating 2.7
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No pain relief from shin splints injury. It's like not taking anything at all.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/2/2016
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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Took 500 mg. twice daily for 2 weeks for pain persisting 8 months after broken ankle and wrist. Had total relief of pain and stiffness in these joints as well as in my back. Pain

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/2/2015
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 2.7
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Trying to find something that works for my migraines but this is not it. Works great on joint pain but does nothing for a migraine

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/22/2015
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/27/2015
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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dmsch | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
7/9/2015
Condition: Painful Periods
Overall rating 4.3
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I take this medication for severe cramps associated with chronic cysts. It does have the potential to make you drowsy (it pretty much puts me out), so I limit use to evenings or days when I can remain at home. Definitely would not be able to function at work after taking this.

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Heather | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
6/21/2015
Condition: Painful Periods
Overall rating 5.0
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I usually use naproxen sodium (Aleve) for menstrual cramps, and it is highly effective. Takes no more than a half hour to start feeling relief.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/18/2015
Condition: Migraine Headache
Overall rating 1.7
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Found that even 2-500 twice a week would not even touch the pain. I was worst off. After two solid weeks with no relief switched back to my other meds and have no issue. Will not try this again.

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runnermom2-4 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/10/2015
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 3.3
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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 and worse more like an irregular heartbeat. I also get dizzy and sometimes have mild chest pain. Too scared to take this stuff anymore. I don't know what to take for pain the next time I need something.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/23/2015
Condition: Toothache
Overall rating 4.7
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Advil doesnt even come close to the effectiveness this has. Hands down switching to this

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