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My friend took 2 500mg naproxen for pain and has felt a strong pain or tightness in her chest. what should she do??

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Dr. Eric Kelts answered

Specializes in Neurology

Go to the ER: Since it is almost impossible to know what is causing the pain, I would go to the ER for evaluation.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 1/29/2017

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