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(also known as Aleve, Anaprox, Naprogesic, Naprosyn, Naprelan)
Naproxen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly used for the reduction of mild to moderate pain, fever, inflammation and stiffness caused by conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, injury (like fractures), menstrual cramps, tendinit... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Chronic Pain | 917 |
51% |
| Back Pain | 583 |
56% |
| Migraine Headaches | 558 |
50% |
| Arthritis | 402 |
66% |
| Pre-menstrual Syndrome ... | 109 |
80% |
Overall, 58% (2913
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Naproxen Reviews
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Not into popping pills but when the pain is bad needs must. Used alongside cocodamol so not sure if its the combination of both or maybe one or other.
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No Help.
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works on me with aide of morphine
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The first few years I had this problem I took a number of NSAIDS and they work in stoping most of the pain but I develope several bleeding stomach ulcers that prohibit me from taking this type of medicine due to bleeding in my stomach.
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helped a bit
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works, but like Ibuprofen it will hurt you stomach ove a long period of time.
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Helps keep the pain at bay
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helps to reduce the muscle spasms to some degree
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Aleve (NSAIDS)
The no NSAIDs ever thing is false. If you find you can't tolerate them in pill form, there is a topical naproxen cream. Talk to someone in the know ab... [More] -
Aleve (NSAIDS)
Generally, you are correct - all non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) are to be avoided (aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen). However, ther... [More] -
naproxen
Naproxen (Naprosyn) is a non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) so similar to motrin, advil, ibuprofen and if taken on a full stomach is fine to ... [More] -
Naproxen
I should clarify. When I was a child I broke my hand and it never set properly, causing the tendons to be deformed. My doctor gave me a perscription... [More] -
Naproxen
If I am correct, I think naproxen is the same as Aleve. I was told not to take any type of antinflamatory because it has acid in it. You should take ... [More]
