Drug Uses

Naprosyn is used in the treatment of inflammation and swelling, stiffness, and joint pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile arthritis, spinal arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, and acute gout.

Usage

You must take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It may be taken with food or an antacid to avoid an upset stomach. If you are using it for arthritis, then ensure that you take it regularly and as prescribed.

Missed Dose

You should try and take your doses on time taking care not to miss any. But if you do miss a dose, and you take the drug on a regular schedule, take the dose as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next dose, then skip it and continue with your regular dose. But do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Storage

Store it at room temperature in a tightly closed container.

Overdose

Drowsiness, heartburn, indigestion, nausea and vomiting are some of the symptoms of an overdose. Seek medical attention immediately if you suspect an overdose.

More Information

The drug may cause peptic ulcers and bleeding without any warning. You must use it with caution if you suffer from kidney or liver disease. It may cause light-headedness, dizziness, and faintness in some people. Do not consume alcohol along with the drug. Do not drive or handle heavy machinery until you know how to react to the drug.

Warnings/Precautions

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have an allergy to aspirin or any other NSAIDs, have an ulcer or bleeding in your stomach, drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day, have liver disease, Have kidney disease, have a coagulation (bleeding) disorder, have congestive heart failure, have fluid retention, have heart disease, or have high blood pressure. You may not be able to take Naprosyn or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. Naprosyn is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Naprosyn should not be taken late in pregnancy (the third trimester) because a similar drug is known to affect the baby's heart. Do not take Naprosyn without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. Naprosyn passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant. Do not take this medicine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Possible Side Effects

Contact your doctor if you experience blood in vomit or bloody, black, or tarry stools. These symptoms could indicate damage to the stomach or intestines, which could be dangerous. If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Naprosyn and seek medical treatment or contact your doctor immediately: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); muscle cramps, numbness, or tingling; ulcers (open sores) in the mouth; rapid weight gain (fluid retention); seizures; decreased hearing or ringing in the ears; yellowing of your skin or eyes (jaundice); or abdominal cramping, heartburn, or indigestion. Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Naprosyn and talk to your doctor if you experience dizziness or headache; nausea, diarrhea, or constipation; depression; fatigue or weakness; dry mouth; or irregular menstrual periods. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

More Information

Contact your doctor if you experience blood in vomit or bloody, black, or tarry stools. These symptoms could indicate damage to the stomach or intestines, which could be dangerous.
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking naproxen and seek medical treatment or contact your doctor immediately:
an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
muscle cramps, numbness, or tingling;
ulcers (open sores) in the mouth;
rapid weight gain (fluid retention);
seizures;
decreased hearing or ringing in the ears;
yellowing of your skin or eyes (jaundice); or
abdominal cramping, heartburn, or indigestion.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take naproxen and talk to your doctor if you experience
dizziness or headache;
nausea, diarrhea, or constipation;
depression;
fatigue or weakness;
dry mouth; or
irregular menstrual periods.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.