A geriatric patient who has had open heart surgery years ago and recently had a stroke and is on blood thinners, can he take aleve (naproxen)?

Should not: Aleve (naproxen) is an NSAID and can have interactions with the blood thinners, so do not take until you discuss with the physician prescribing the blood thinners and pharmacist.

If possible,: Avoid use of anti-inflammatory med such as aleve (naproxen) on patient taking bld thinners due to increased risk of bleeding. Also prolonged use of this medication may increase blood pressure as well, cause kidney dysfunction in elderly. Try Acetaminophen if in pain, do not use over 3000mg per day. Consult with his dr regarding pain cause to get to the root of the problem for proper treatment. Good luck.

I will avoid: Nsaid's like Naproxen in geriatric patients specially if they are in blood thinners. 50 millions american have gastritic/ulcer disease induced by nsaid's and around 3% of those will bleed from the disease. Also nsaid's are associated with stroke and heart attacks. Use tylenol (acetaminophen) without using more than 3, 000 mg a day. Consult your doctor.

Absolutely not: Naprosyn (naproxen) and other nsaids should never be taken by a patient on a blood thinner because of the increased risk of bleeding from this combination.

NSAIDs: No! non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids) should not be taken by patients on blood thinners / Aspirin ; are contraindicated in patients with vascular disease (stroke ; coronary artery disease qualify), stomach problems ; kidney disease/impairment. Tylenol/acetamiophen are recommended for pain control.