I HAVE NAPROXEN FOR 2 YEARS NOW FOR BACK/DISK PAIN. I HAVE HAD FEW SIDE EFFECTS EXCEPT FOR SOME SLIGHT SWELLING IN HANDS .THE MEDICATION SEEMS TO CONTROL MY BACK PAIN SO I CAN FUNCTION THROUGHOUT DAY .I WORK RETAIL SO THERE IS SOME LIFTING INVOLVED.I TRY TO KEEP MY LIFTING AT A MINIMUM SINCE IT SEEMS TO AFFECT MY PAIN LEVEL. NAPRXEN HELPS KEEP MY PAIN UNDER CONTROL
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I was given this for the pain associated with chronic fatigue syndrome and within hours of taking the first one I went numb down one side and felt very weak and dizzy, confused. I didn't take another and had awful headaches for months after. I've had strange shaky stars before my eyes many times since. I took them 2 years ago and the numbness, weakness and weird stars are still a problem for me...
Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/22/2011
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
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NO HELP W/ FINGER JOINT PAIN. SEVERE RASH AFTER 2 MONTHS OF DAILY USE. ITCHES LIKE HELL
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marvin123 | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/8/2011
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
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I had a question about this drug- I'm 13, and my dr. reccomended I take 250 mg 2x a day... is it safe? I absolutely can not stand pain. Is it addicting? I didn't get it yet, but I'm haveing 2nd thoughts.... please let me know (:
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/18/2010
Condition: Pain
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pain
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neveragain | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/30/2010
Condition: Painful Periods
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Took this medication yesterday 500 mg after about 2 hours I suddenly had severe diarrhea and the worst headache I ever had in my life and the worst pain in my stomach I went to the ER because I wasn't sure what was wrong with me and all they did was give me 2 Tylenol and some Mylanta which didn't help at all. They treated me as if I was lying and acted like all I wanted was some pain pills. Like if I wanted to sit in the ER suffering just for some pain pills! I will NEVER take this medicine ever again. And yes I did take with food. It also made me feel as if I had a fever and I was very tired and had body aches. This was a very bad experience for me. Please be careful using itRead More Read Less
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lkgtk nj jhgtgm | 0-2 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/5/2010
Condition: Rheumatic Disease causing Pain & Stiffness in Backbone
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This did not help me.
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rosey | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/27/2010
Condition: Other
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have neck pain from a spine injury it works im a little afraid of the false positive, in a drug test it may give off at work
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chuck | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/19/2010
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
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Pulled my back muscels two weeks ago, Dr. perscribed a muscle relaxer(4x's a day) and Naproxen 500mg 2x a day. Worthless, gives no relive, might as well be taking a Buffern tablet. Good thing is I haven't had any side effects.
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brendasue | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/4/2010
Condition: Inflammation of the Tendon
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I took this for 9 days. Started having dizziness/nausea--just not right. Also diarrhea. Did nothing to help the pain. Still having diarrhea/nausea after being off for 3 days. How long does it stay in the system?
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sdchris | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/3/2010
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
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The medication didn't do much to relieve the pain in my ribs and lung area and caused me to be nauseated every time I took it.
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MommaMackie | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/27/2010
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
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Was rs'x this drug for pain in shoulder and hand due to a variety of causes. Drug gave very little relief (though some in shoulder) and I became extremely constipated and depressed, at a 500 mg x 2 a day dosage. I'm discontinuing the med today and calling my doctor.
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julian | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/18/2010
Condition: Other
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not happy..............
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/17/2010
Condition: Inflammation of the Tendon
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mrs.helmig51510 | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
6/11/2010
Condition: Other
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my husband was prescribed this medicine for a pulled muscle in his lower back. he was constantly dizzy to wear he could not walk, and the drowsiness that came with it made it impossible for him to work. it says on the label that if you smoke you should not take this medication, so why would the doctor give him this if he knew he smoked??? he took 3 doses and stopped and now has to go back to the hospital so that he can get other medication for his back.
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Anonymous | Patient
6/3/2010
Condition: Head Pain
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
4/16/2010
Condition: Disorder characterized by Stiff, Tender & Painful Muscles
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experiencing muscle and bones stiffness and pain. Could this be related to left hip and back pain?
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kv | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/8/2010
Condition: Other
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I took 500 mg 2x/day for a sprained rotator cuff. It seems to have helped the inflammation but didn't do much for the pain. After 8 days my stomach is a mess, indigestion, diarrhea and terrible gas, even when I took it with food. I also ended up with a minor eye infection which my eye doctor said might have been caused by the Naprosyn. Since it acted on my stomach secretions it also can dry out your eyes, making them susceptible to bacterial infection. I stopped taking it and my stomach has returned to normal and my eye infection is improving as well. This med wasn't really worth the side effects since it didn't do much for the pain in my shoulder.Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/7/2010
Condition: Migraine Headache
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works somewhat however, but still have symptoms when moving around.
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patnada | 75 or over | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/15/2010
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Slight stomach upset. Minimal pain relief.
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michelle | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/11/2010
Condition: Inflammation of the Covering of the Tendon
Overall rating 2.0
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Didnt have problems at first with it. But last night i was taken by ambulance to a local hospital due to a reaction from it. it dropped my blood pressure to 77/44. I have never had a problem with my blood pressure so this really did scare me. I think they really need to look at this medicine a little more close.
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pabear61 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/25/2010
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 3.7
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I was put on 500mg 2x a day but couldn't stomach it. I cut it back to 1 tablet, cutting it in half, am & pm. 2 months into, I'm now bleeding with bowel movements. I'm going to the Dr's today. This is the only new medication I'm on. It has helped the pain, but not worth this. Stomach has been queasy since starting meds.
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