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I have long term back pain. how long can i take naproxen 500mg every day. what are the side effects for taking this dose long term?
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Nsaids: Taken at that done the long term effects are minimal. However gastric irritation, liver and kidney inflammation are possible. Good Luck
Answered 1/5/2019
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See details: Chronic back pain in a young man needs more detailed evaluation. There are inflammatory causes such as spondyloarthropathy as well as mechanical causes which need to be eliminated. I urge you to see a rheumatologist. The long term risks of naproxen are mainly GI with ulcers and GI bleeds the major risks. There may be a modest increased risk of cardiovascular and kidney disease with long term use.
Answered 1/5/2019
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Alternatives: You may take naproxen for the short term, but it is not a long term solution. Try physiotherapy to strengthen your muscles that may relieve the pain. If you are overweight, losing weight will help.
Answered 12/13/2018
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