adverse effects of naproxen
Brand and Other Names:Aleve, EC Naprosyn, more...Anaprox, Anaprox DS, Naprosyn, Naprox Sodium, Naproxen EC, Naproxen SR, Naprelan, Menstridol. Before taking naproxen, 1  tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to naproxen, aspirin or other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and ketoprofen, any medications for pain or fever, other medications, or any of the ingredients in naproxen products. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a list of the ingredients. People who take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (other than aspirin) such as naproxen may have a higher risk of having a heart attack or a stroke than people who do not take these medications. These events may happen without warning and may cause death. This risk may be higher for people who take NSAIDs for a long time. talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking naproxen if you are 65 years of age or older. Older adults should usually take lower doses of naproxen for short periods of time because higher doses used regularly may not be more effective and are more likely to cause serious side effects. Naproxen Side Effects. Several different side effects can occur with the use of naproxen. Those that were most commonly reported in clinical trials included stomach pain, constipation, and drowsiness. People who use this pain-relief medicine may also have a higher risk of heart attack or stroke. Naprelan Side Effects Center. Prescribing Information. Naprelan (naproxen sodium) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, tendinitis, bursitis and acute gout. Naprelan is also used in the relief of mild to moderate pain and the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea. Common side effects of Naprelan include: headache, talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking naproxen if you are 65 years of age or older. Older adults should usually take lower doses of naproxen for short periods of time because higher doses used regularly may not be more effective and are more likely to cause serious side effects. if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking naproxen. Gastrointestinal risk. 1  NSAIDs increase risk of serious GI adverse events, including bleeding, ulceration, and gastric or intestinal perforation, which can be fatal. 2  GI adverse events may occur at any time during use and without warning symptoms. 3  Elderly patients are at greater risk for serious GI events. As with any medicine, side effects are possible with naproxen (brand names include Aleve®, Naprosyn®, EC-Naprosyn®, Anaprox®, Anaprox® DS, and Naprelan®). However, not everyone who takes the medicine will experience problems. In fact, most people tolerate it well. Drug information provided by: Micromedex. Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Stomach pain, constipation, and drowsiness. Also have a higher risk of heart attack or stroke.