BUY NAPROSYN

Naprosyn is applied for relieving mild to moderate pain from various conditions, reducing pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by arthritis, what may result in helping you do more of your normal daily activities. This remedy belongs to the class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). This form of naprosyn is absorbed more slowly into your bloodstream than other forms of naproxen. Therefore, this medication should not be taken to relieve sudden pain (e.g., from gout attacks, menstrual pain). Ask your doctor or pharmacist about other medications that can quickly relieve sudden pain from these conditions.

HOW TO USE NAPROSYN:

Ask your doctor any questions that may interest you. It is oral medication. It is recommended to take naprosyn one time a day with a full glass of water. Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking this drug. To prevent stomach upset, take this medication with food or milk. It is recommended to take this remedy whole, without crushing or chewing them, because it may result in serious side effects. Dosage depends on your medical condition and response to treatment. Your doctor will usually start you on the short-acting form of this medication and switch you over to this form of the medication if it provides the proper dose and if your pain/condition lasts for a long time. To reduce your risk of stomach bleeding and other side effects, take this medication at the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time. Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently, or take it for a longer time than prescribed. For ongoing conditions such as arthritis, continue taking naprosyn as directed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor or pharmacist. Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. For certain conditions (e.g., arthritis), it may take up to 2 weeks of taking this drug regularly until you get the full benefit. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.

NAPROSYN SIDE EFFECTS:

You may experience upset stomach, nausea, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation, headache, tiredness, drowsiness, and dizziness. Inform your doctor in the case of worsening or persisting any of the side effects. If you experience such unusual but serious naprosyn side effects as stomach pain, swelling of the hands/feet, sudden/unexplained weight gain, vision changes, hearing changes (e.g., ringing in the ears), mental/mood changes (e.g., depression), fast/pounding heartbeat, persistent/severe headache, fainting, difficult/painful swallowing, change in the amount of urine, easy bruising/bleeding, signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat), unexplained stiff neck. This drug may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. If you experience such unusual but very serious side effects as yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine, unusual/extreme tiredness, severe stomach/abdominal pain, persistent nausea/vomiting look for immediate medical help. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Don't forget that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious naprosyn side effects.

NAPROSYN PRECAUTIONS:

Your doctor if you have any allergic reaction. Inform your doctor if you have such problems as aspirin-sensitive asthma (a history of worsening breathing with runny/stuffy nose after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs), severe kidney disease, recent heart bypass surgery (CABG). Your doctor should know of your medical conditions, especially of: kidney disease, liver disease, poorly controlled diabetes, stomach/intestine/esophagus problems (e.g., bleeding, ulcers), heart disease (e.g., congestive heart failure, history of heart attack), high blood pressure, stroke, swelling (edema, fluid retention), a severe loss of body water (dehydration), blood disorders (e.g., anemia), bleeding or clotting problems, asthma, growths in the nose (nasal polyps). Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using this medication. This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Be attentive while engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Try to reduce intake of alcohol and smoking because it may result in stomach bleeding. Ask your doctor for more details. Try to spend less time at the sun if this remedy made you sensitive to it. The elderly may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially stomach/intestinal bleeding and kidney effects. Naprosyn is not advised during the first 6 months of pregnancy. It is not recommended for use during the last 3 months of pregnancy due to possible harm to the unborn baby and interference with normal labor/delivery. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This drug passes into breast milk. While there have been no reports of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

NAPROSYN INTERACTIONS:

Your doctor or pharmacist may already be acquainted with any possible naprosyn interactions. In combination with such drug as high doses of aspirin and related drugs (salicylates), cidofovir, other NSAIDs (e.g., ketorolac) this remedy may result in very serious naprosyn interaction. Tell your doctor if you are taking this remedy. Stomach/ulcer medications that work by lowering the amount of stomach acid should not be taken with enteric-coated naprosyn. They may break down the enteric coating and cause the medication to be released too quickly. If you are taking antacids, H2-blockers (e.g., famotidine, ranitidine), proton pump inhibitors (e.g., lansoprazole, omeprazole), sucralfate inform your doctor. Your doctor should know about all the medications you are taking, especially of: anti-platelet drugs (e.g., cilostazol, clopidogrel), oral bisphosphonates (e.g., alendronate), "blood thinners" (e.g., enoxaparin, heparin, warfarin), corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone), cyclosporine, digoxin, high blood pressure drugs (including ACE inhibitors such as captopril, angiotensin receptor blockers such as losartan, and beta-blockers such as metoprolol), lithium, methotrexate, pemetrexed, probenecid, SSRI antidepressants (e.g., fluoxetine, sertraline), "water pills" (diuretics such as furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, triamterene). Look through the labels on all your medications to find out if they contain pain/fever drugs (NSAIDs such as aspirin, celecoxib, ibuprofen). These drugs are similar to this medication, so taking one of these drugs while also taking this medication may increase your risk of side effects. However, if your doctor has prescribed low doses of aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke (usually at dosages of 81-325 milligrams a day), you should continue to take the aspirin. Daily use of NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen) may decrease aspirin's ability to prevent heart attack/stroke. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details and to discuss other possible treatments (e.g., acetaminophen) for your pain/fever. This medication can affect the results of certain lab tests. Make sure laboratory personnel and your doctors know you use this drug.

NOTES:

Do not share this medication with others. Naprosyn is applied for your proper conditions only. A different medication may be necessary in that case. Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., blood pressure, complete blood count, liver/kidney function tests, electrolyte levels) may be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Ask your doctor for more information. Non-drug treatment for arthritis that is approved by your doctor (e.g., weight loss if needed, strengthening and conditioning exercises) may help improve your flexibility, range of motion, and joint function. Consult your doctor for specific instructions.