Top answers from doctors based on your search:
Diclofenac vs naproxen back pain
A 69-year-old female asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
Rheumatology 54 years experience
No: Naproxen will not help. Given the little info you provided it is difficult to offer specific advice concerning therapeutic options.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Leanswered
Pain Management 19 years experience
Naproxen: Naproxen is an anti-inflammatory medication. It is effective for back pain, especially for muscular pain.
If your pain is not improved with it, plea... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Harold Fieldsanswered
Family Medicine 63 years experience
Nsaids: Taken at that done the long term effects are minimal. However gastric irritation, liver and kidney inflammation are possible. Good Luck
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
237 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A Verified Doctoranswered
Rheumatology 54 years experience
See details: Chronic back pain in a young man needs more detailed evaluation. There are inflammatory causes such as spondyloarthropathy as well as mechanical cause... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
237 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Alternatives: You may take naproxen for the short term, but it is not a long term solution. Try physiotherapy to strengthen your muscles that may relieve the pain. ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
237 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
1 comment
A member asked:
Dr. Glenn Skowanswered
Family Medicine 14 years experience
Yes: Naproxen belongs to a group of medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatories. They are good for pain in general but be sure to have them on a f... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Douglas Beallanswered
30 years experience
Either: Both can be effective but the efficacy varies according to the person. Try both and see which one works best for you.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Period pain: Dysmenorrhea Tx: NSAID’s, SSRI’s, hormone meds, OTC meds containing diuretics, warm bath, heating pad, exercise & acupuncture are excellent for d... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
257 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 20-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Rosenfeldanswered
Pain Management 29 years experience
In general yes: Low back pain usual responds well to rest, heat and NSAID drugs like naproxen.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
If Naproxen is not sufficient to relive your pain, you ought to see a doctor for an evaluation. More drugs may not be the proper course to take.
For h... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Reviewed Apr 10, 2021
A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Julian Bragganswered
Neurology 19 years experience
Not unreasonable: I will often recommend an NSAID "burst", with aleve (naproxen) taken twice daily for a week or 10 days, sometimes at twice the otc dose. This is not a... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 54 years experience
Uncover causation: Prior to attempting to self treat a chronic issue, it is far better to see a physician and find out why you are experiencing such symptoms. Then, app... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
1.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
People also searched for:
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $19/month membership