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I am a 20 year old female currently taking aleve (naproxen) to help with low back pain. since i have been taking it, i've been having extreme trouble sleeping. ?
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Insomnia: Drugs like aleve (naproxen) are called non steroidal anti-inflammatory agents and can have central nervous system effects in some people including insomnia. It may also be your back pain that's adding to your difficulty sleeping.
Answered 9/28/2016
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