Generic Naprosyn
Naprosyn 500 mg - 60 Tabs $49
Brand Name Naprosyn
Naprosyn 500 mg - 60 Tabs $142
Listed under Women's Health |
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Drug Uses
Naprosyn is indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis,
juvenile arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, tendonitis and bursitis, and
acute gout. It is also indicated in the relief of mild to moderate pain,
and for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea. It is also indicated for the
relief of general pain and is especially useful for painful female problems,
so it is listed under Women's Health at Discount Meds USA pharmacy.
How Taken
Naprosyn usually is taken twice a day for arthritis, every 8 hours for gout
or every 6-8 hours (regular tablets) as needed for pain. Naprosyn may cause
an upset stomach. Take Naprosyn with food or milk.
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.
Missed Dose
If you are taking Naprosyn on a regular schedule, take the missed dose as
soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip
the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take
a double dose. If you are taking Naprosyn as needed, take the missed dose
if it is needed, then wait the recommended or prescribed amount of time before
taking another dose.
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.
Overdose
Significant over dosage may be characterized by drowsiness, heartburn,
indigestion, nausea or vomiting, seizures. If you ingest a large number of
tablets or a large volume of suspension, accidentally or purposefully consult
a doctor, an emergency room, or a poison control left for advice.
Disclaimer
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that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions,
precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general
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construed as containing specific instructions for any particular patient.
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