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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% (2912
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Naproxen Reviews
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if caught VERY early helps
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2 375mgs 2x a day. It works better than the 250? 2 times a day.
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Works great for cramps!
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Helps with the inflamation but is bad for Chronic HCV
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didn't help
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Did not see any significant benefit
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Aleve seems to help a lot sometimes, while others it doesnt help at all.
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Great for cramps...as long as you start it it early enough
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Not so good
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sometimes this works...others it doesn't...depends on what kind of pain and how bad it is!
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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]
