Question 1

what is naproxen used for?

Accepted Answer

Pain/Inflammation: Naproxen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (like Aspirin and ibuprofen). It can be used to relief pain from headaches, injuries, and many other conditions such as menstrual cramps. Its anti-inflammatory properties help with arthritis, tendinitis, and bursitis.

All medications in this class can increase the risk of bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract.

Question 2

can naproxen 500 mg be used recreationally?

Accepted Answer

Why?: Naprosyn (naproxen) is an anti-inflammatory drug that treats illness and injuries such as colds, muscle aches, sprains. There is no 'buzz' from taking it. There are so many medical and legal problems from recreational drugs that you realy should avoid them.

Question 3

can naproxen be used as an antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

No: Naproxen is an anti-inflammatory, not an antibiotic. It will not kill bacteria.

Question 4

does naproxen decrease the amount of calcium deposits in my shoulder; or is it solely used as an anti-inflammatory?  or is it both and the same?

Accepted Answer

Anti-inflammatory: Naproxen will not decrease calcium deposits in a joint.

Question 5

suffer miserable periods, throw up, horrible camps. naproxen doesn't work like it used to feels like it's getting worse what should i do?

Accepted Answer

DiscussWithGynecolog: You are suffering from severe Dysmenorrhea and Naprosyn is not helping as it used to.You can add Tylenol to the Naprosyn regimen and take every 4 hours.Other option may be to discuss with your Gynecologist if Birth Control Pills will help with your miserable periods.That will be what I suggest you do
Good Luck

Question 6

if a male take 500mg naproxen for 10 days does it have affect on sperm when trying to conceive two weeks later even if it was used for short term and if it had a big impact how long it takes for semen to get back normal?

Accepted Answer

: Naproxen, an NSAID, induced infertility is probably more common in female than male. It is considered a rare adverse effect and I do not think it has long term effect in sperm production.

Question 7

i'm used to taking naproxen and acetaminophen together but today, in my haste, i took 400 mg ibuprofen and 500 mg naproxen. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: One dose above the recommended amount for nsaids is not likely to cause lasting damage if you are otherwise healthy.

Question 8

trigger thumb- used 500mg naproxen 4 a wk. still somewhat swollen & lock/unlock. use longer?  diclofenac gel b4 that. any option instead of cortisone?

Accepted Answer

Surgery, therapy: Options include surgical release and course of therapy with nighttime extension splinting. Naprosyn (naproxen) typically taken twice per day not 4 per week to be effective. Cortisone can be very effective especially in the early phase.

Question 9

i have been having bad abdomen pain and fevers. went to er, all tests and ultrasound was normal. i used to take too much aleve (naproxen) on purpose. help?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal pain: At this point, I recommend that you see a gastroenterologist for EGD and proper guidance and treatment.

Question 10

used to have breast pain daily for months. took aleve (naproxen) once a day for three days. i am now pain free. could taking nsaids this way help with inflam?

Accepted Answer

Likely yes: Most NSAIDs have anti-inflammatory properties. Taking for three days is okay, but you should not take any drug, including over the counter ones, for a long time, without discussing it with your doctor.

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Does naproxen decrease the amount of calcium deposits in my shoulder; or is it solely used as an anti-inflammatory? or is it both and the same?

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Suffer miserable periods, throw up, horrible camps. naproxen doesn't work like it used to feels like it's getting worse what should i do?

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If a male take 500mg naproxen for 10 days does it have affect on sperm when trying to conceive two weeks later even if it was used for short term and if it had a big impact how long it takes for semen to get back normal?

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I'm used to taking naproxen and acetaminophen together but today, in my haste, i took 400 mg ibuprofen and 500 mg naproxen. should i worry?

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Trigger thumb- used 500mg naproxen 4 a wk. still somewhat swollen & lock/unlock. use longer? diclofenac gel b4 that. any option instead of cortisone?

A member asked:

I have been having bad abdomen pain and fevers. went to er, all tests and ultrasound was normal. i used to take too much aleve (naproxen) on purpose. help?

A member asked:

Used to have breast pain daily for months. took aleve (naproxen) once a day for three days. i am now pain free. could taking nsaids this way help with inflam?

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