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Is it ok to take naproxen on an empty stomach?
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No: It is more likely to cause serious GI irritation if taken on an empty stomach.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Yes: It is ok to take it on an empty stomach. If you develop an upset stomach at some point then you may consider taking with food or with a proton pump inhibitor.
Answered 2/22/2020
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