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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 | 913 |
51% |
| Back Pain | 581 |
56% |
| Migraine Headaches | 558 |
50% |
| Arthritis | 401 |
66% |
| Pre-menstrual Syndrome ... | 109 |
80% |
Overall, 58% (2905
Members)
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Naproxen Reviews
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Would like this to work better but it does help.
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ibuprofen works really good for joint pain but I can't take it because of bleeding probs
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I take Anaprox twice a month for migraines and it works. No side effects.
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A rise in her weight that makes her uncomfortable, Mood Swings. She is walking better and herright pointer finger is better , also.
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for me plain ol' nsaids worked great for quite a bit of my pain but had bleeding probs and can't take any of it now. I wish I could
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Quit taking it because it hurt my stomach.
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helps
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Before my accidents, I used Naproxen with great success for any/and all aches I had of any kind.
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only works on the muscle pains, not the RA
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Discussions
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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]
