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What are the risks of smoking while taking naproxen 500mg? it was prescribed for an intercostal muscle strain due to coughing.

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See details: The risks of smoking are horrendous enough. Taking Naproxen would likely not make that risk appreciably worse.

Answered 4/6/2016

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Dr. Bruce Rothschild answered

The risks of smoking: = the risks of smoking. With symptoms related to coughing, isn't it time to stop smoking?

Answered 11/17/2013

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A member asked:

What are the risks of smoking while taking naproxen 500mg? it was prescribed for an intercostal muscle strain due to coughing.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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