Have you ever taken Naproxin?

Question

I was just given a prescription for it the day before yesterday and I'm scared to take it. Has anyone ever had any bad side effects from taking it?

Answer 1

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I have taken almost everything under the sun for pain. Naproxen is an NASAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) like Ibuprofen. It's a little different. It has been around of many many years with little incident of serious effects. It is actually the generic form of aleve. It's a cheaper equally effective form.

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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/drugi…
http://www.drugs.com/naproxen.html
http://www.medicinenet.com/naproxen/arti…

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Thank you for all the info!

Answer 2

I took it for a while for headaches. It's the same as Aleve but stronger. It's been around for many, many years and is safe.

Answer 3

I take it on occasion for back pain and it relieves the pain. It works for me. It's prescription strength Aleve. It's safe and it doesn't have narcotic effects.

Answer 4

I've taken Aleve which is Naproxin Sodium and it usually relieves my headaches.

Answer 5

It can make you sleepy

Answer 6

It is basically alleve.
Works well.

Answer 7

I've taken it. It's in the same class of analgesics as Ibuprofen -- perfectly safe. I think the generic name for it is Ketoprofen (notice the same 'ending': "profen"). I stick with Ibuprofen because it is cheaper. If Naproxin were cheaper I'd be taking that when I need to.

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Answer 8

i take it all the time and have no side effects. to make sure it works well, drink a full glass of milk or eat something.

Answer 9

It's prescription strength Aleve. It's good stuff - I've taken it several times and never had any problems with it. It's not one of those pain pills that leave you feeling stupid or stoned.