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32 People found this comment helpful

i have osteoarthritis with a bone chip in my left hand, and carpal tunnel syndrome in my right. job requirements prevent me from taking time off for surgery. napoxen sodium helps keep me pain free and functional.

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28 People found this comment helpful

Naproxen I descoverd is a fancy name for tylenol... which u might as well get over the counter than this. FYI...TYLENOL DONT EVEN WORK FOR MY...IBEPROFEN DOES!!!!

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | Patient
3/6/2023
Condition: Painful Periods
Overall rating 5.0
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This medication worked great with dealing with my unbearable menstrual pain. I tried different over the counter pain meds that would not help alleviate my pain. However once I got prescribed this NSAID it really helped alleviate the pain I used to suffer from every time I’m on my period

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Ann | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/2/2023
Condition: Painful Periods
Overall rating 1.3
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It is the only OTC drug for period pain that I found in Canada, it's practically useless as a pain killer for period crams, in addition, it gives me nausea and dizziness. Cannot nearly compare it to the period pain relived drug that I used before. I regret so much that haven't brought more cataflam with me.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/17/2022
Condition: Muscle Pain
Overall rating 3.0
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I was prescribed Naproxen 350mg for my knee pain few years back, I took the pills twice a day with no issues for a couple weeks, seemed to help with the pain and stopped taking them. I got a new prescription, just so I can have on hand, as the other pills were a few years old. Around July 2022 . I took for muscle pain (1 pill) and got terrible chills / fever and was under a heat blanket for hours until my core got balanced again. I thought I have the flu . So Yesterday sept 2022, I had a kink in my neck and saw the Dr , said to take the naproxen 350mg to relief the pain. Again I got terrible chills / fever. Looking at the side effect, nothing is mentioned about chills/fever. Read More Read Less

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Strange effects | 25-34 | Nonbinary | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/15/2021
Condition: Muscle Pain
Overall rating 3.3
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I have a partial tear in a tendon in my knee as well as an undiagnosed back problem (went to ER for extreme pain w/ associated leg numbness, was told no spinal narrowing or breaks but nothing beyond that, was sent home with muscle relaxers). This combination makes a lot of things difficult and causes fairly frequent muscle pain as some groups try to overcompensate for others. Ibuprofen worked best but hurt my stomach too much. Naproxen works okay but causes pretty bad tinnitus. Aleve brand sometimes makes me drowsy. I took off brand naproxen the other day (possibly Great Value?) and the ringing in my ears was immense, I became incredibly drowsy, and it also seemed to hype up bad feelings? I was scared to traverse the dark hallway back to my room to go to sleep and have had fairly depressive thoughts and feelings for a couple of days after the dose. No clue if this was a one off thing but I suppose I'll find out at some point. It did, at least, completely get rid of the hip pain I was experiencing when I took it and the pain reduction helped relax the muscle so the pain has largely stayed gone.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 13-18 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/29/2021
Condition: Head Pain
Overall rating 3.3
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i was prescribed naproxen for a headache and fever that i had for a week prior. good news is, my fever isnt spiking anymore but i have constant horrible tinnitus from the medication that gives me a headache on top of my other headache. it dulls the pain for about four hours when it’s supposed to last for twelve. i get heartburn so bad when i eat along with stomachaches that keep me from eating. im only 18! i shouldnt be experiencing this stuff yet!

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Young again | 45-54 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/14/2021
Condition: Mild Pain associated with Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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I can take this pill when my body hurts and get as bad when I canâ??t stand the pain no more. It is amazing I feel like am in my 20â??s again. I do not take it everyday bc this medicine lasts for weeks. Then the pain comes back. I know itâ??s not good for your kidneys, ect. That is why I donâ??t over take this medication. I stand by this Naproxe. It works for me!!!

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/11/2020
Condition: Rheumatic Disease causing Pain & Stiffness in Backbone
Overall rating 4.3
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Iam 40 and I have 3 worn discs and 1 bulging so in constant pain I can’t move and constantly in pain I’ve been taking it for a week and Iam putting on weight very quickly is anyone having the same result but helps loads with the pain

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Ltb3105 | 65-74 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/1/2020
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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I was diagnosed with gout. My PCP prescribed hydrocodone because the pain was so severe if a sheet touched my foot during bedtime, I'd scream in pain. Went back to refill and saw a PA because my PCP was on vacation for the holidays. I told him Naproxen can take up to two weeks to work and that I needed pain meds. He would not give me more hydrocodone but prescibed this sh**. Said it would work right away despite my telling him I've been on it before and it can take weeks to kick in. Yes, the inflammation is decreasing, but I'm still in pain and now I've got the runs from this medication. I see my PCP on the 8th and going to tell her that her PA needs to go back to school.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/6/2019
Condition: Muscle Pain
Overall rating 3.0
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Been researching on the web about naproxen 500mg. Was very hesitant to take it. I have pulled a Charlie horse and my knee is all knotted up and I can't move. Little mobility. Dr prescribed me naproxen 500mg but I am so sensitive to medication, so I cut it in half so it's easier to take.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/2/2019
Condition: Inflammation of the Tendon
Overall rating 5.0
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8 months with neck pain-tendonitis. Nothing was working. Took Naproxen 220mg/twice daily. Pain completely under control...gone away!

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Shannon | 13-18 | Female | Patient
9/24/2019
Condition: Muscle Pain
Overall rating 3.7
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Gave me bad stomach pain and slight nausea but works well on relieving my shoulder pain, even in sports.

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Allergic Reaction | 55-64 | Patient
8/24/2019
Condition: Muscle Pain
Overall rating 1.0
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Hypersensitive allergergic reaction. Anaphylactic shock. Nearly fatal.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/6/2019
Condition: Inflammation of the Sac Surrounding the Joint - Bursitis
Overall rating 2.3
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had minor knee surgery, loss of appetite, nausea, irritable

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Jrmk | 35-44 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/4/2019
Condition: Minor Musculoskeletal Injury
Overall rating 3.3
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Had a pulled chest muscle and was prescribed 500mg twice a day. Even when taking it with food, I was up most of the first night nauseous and vomiting. Took one more dose next morning with food and got sick again at work. The upper stomach pain was so bad, I had shortness of breath, and even went to the Dr because it was too painful to sit or lay down! I have never had side effects from a med before like this. Took 2 days of going without the med and I am finally starting to feel normal again. It did seem to help with pulled muscle, though I would rather have the pain from that then the stomach issues. As a note, the pharmacist told me this drug does not interact well with Zoloft so maybe that's why my side effects were particularly bad? Read More Read Less

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Pio | 35-44 | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
3/6/2019
Condition: Painful Periods
Overall rating 4.0
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I have endometriosis, adenomyosis and cystic ovaries and this is the only over the counter drug that helps reduce the severity of the painful episodes besides narcotics. HOWEVER, be forewarned. YOU MUST EAT a FULL MEAL prior to taking this or it will irritate your belly. I get severe stomach pain if I don't eat enough. Also drink a full glass of water with it so that it dissolves more quickly. I take this only for menstrual pain. I prefer ibuprofen for headaches.

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Naproxen 375 | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to 6 months |
2/26/2019
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 1.0
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Doesn't take all the pain away and make me very sleeply.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/28/2018
Condition: Toothache
Overall rating 5.0
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I have used naproxen for toothaches and it's the only thing that gives me quick relief.I recently had a spider bite on my finger and on the fourth day woke up in great pain with a red line going up my arm. I took naproxen and headed for the emergency by the time I arrived the pain was gone.

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JJ milk | 19-24 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/1/2018
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 2.3
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I took it for a serious pain in my right arm but other than making me sleep nothing got better if not worse. I never had such pain like in the morning after taking it. I’m talking about only four hours after taking in the pain gets so bad that I’m not taking it again since I suspect if it can’t make things worse. Best case it helps nothing

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Stardust | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/15/2018
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 1.0
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A DO prescribed 500mg of this drug for me to "just try it and see if it works", while he was looking right at my medical record showing that I'm on a daily aspirin regimen that cannot be stopped. You cannot mix aspirin and naproxen. I ditched him and this prescription, with my pharmacist's agreement.

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bijou | 35-44 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/28/2018
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 1.0
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I have a fractured rib and clavicle. The clavicle is going to need surgery in order to have it repaired. I was prescribed Percocet when I was released from the emergency room. Unfortunately I went back to my doctor (nurse practitioner) and she decided to prescribe this garbage for my pain. Thank God for the sleeping effect. Can't wait to meet with the orthopedic surgeon might have a clue what kind of pain I'm in. Why are there suits against the drug companies not against the doctors with regards of the opioid crisis? It's the doctor's responsibility determine what is right and what is wrong for the patient not the drug company. Take some f****** responsibility. Yeah they're going to under prescribe to make up for it - losers.Read More Read Less

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