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What causes random bruises on legs? i have been taking naproxen for around 2 weeks at 500mg once a day, i have 3-4 small bruises that i don't know where they came from
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Bruising: Naproxen can lower the platelet count. It might contribute to that.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Leg Bruising: Naprosyn (naproxen) can work as Aspirin and contribute to easy bruising
Answered 8/14/2016
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Family practice : Normally Naproxen once a day would not cause bruising but it can potentially interfere with the clotting mechanism. Just as Aspirin may do so. Stop it and let your dr know what's going on.
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