Naproxen is used to manage fever, pain, and swelling. It is also used to manage diseases of the bones and joints such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and osteoarthritis.
Pain and swelling are due to the activity of chemicals known as prostaglandins at the site of injury. Proteins known as COX help in the production of prostaglandins.
Naproxen blocks the action of COX.
You may experience:
Please talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you experience:
Black stools
Blood in vomit
Yellowing of eyes or skin
Difficulty breathing
Swelling of abdomen or feet
You can eat normally when taking naproxen.
You should avoid excessive alcohol intake. Stomach irritation may be experienced when alcohol is consumed with naproxen.
Without permission from your doctor or pharmacist, you should avoid naproxen if you are an asthmatic, have ulcers, or you have experienced a stroke or heart attack.
Naproxen can worsen stomach ulcers. It can also increase your chances of having a heart attack or having a stroke.
If you forget to take your prescription, take it as soon as you remember.
If you miss a dose, don’t take a double dose.
If your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose and take the next one.
Ovulation may be affected in women taking large doses of naproxen for a long time. This is reversible once the medication is stopped.
Naproxen has no effect on sexual performance or the effectiveness of contraception.
Naproxen can cause harm to your unborn baby. You should avoid naproxen during pregnancy unless prescribed by your doctor.
Very small amounts of naproxen is in breast milk. Naproxen is therefore unlikely to harm your baby.
You should inform your pharmacist or doctor before taking naproxen when breastfeeding.
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