Get Virtual Care
  • Primary Care
  • Urgent Care
  • FAQs
  • Support Center
For Businesses
  • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
  • For DMEs and Pharmacies
  • For Health Plans
  • For Providers
About Us
  • Who We Are
  • Why HealthTap
  • Our Standards
  • Contact
Log in
Book a video appointment
Book now
  • Get Virtual Care

    • Primary Care
    • Urgent Care
    • FAQs
    • Support Center
  • For Businesses

    • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
    • For DMEs and Pharmacies
    • For Health Plans
    • For Providers
  • About Us

    • Who We Are
    • Why HealthTap
    • Our Standards
    • Contact
Log in to HealthTap
HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Can taking aleve (naproxen) daily cause constipation?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Yes: This is a common side effect of aleve (naproxen).

Dr Frasie agreed

Answered 6/2/2021

4.9k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Can taking Aleve daily over a long period of time (years) cause sharp and gnawing pain under my left rib cage? Had blood tests recently, doctor said some level was higher due to my taking Aleve (which he prescribed for my arthritis). Should i stop taking

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Doctor prescribed me Naproxen 500mg for 2x a day for 2 weeks for my frozen shoulder. I am hypertensive and takes Diovan 80mg daily. I read on Naproxen leaflet, warning for hypertensive and may cause stroke. Im worried now, can I take Naproxen?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Is this diabetes, or caused by my medication? I have a spinal injury, and am on the following medications: fentanyl 12mcg/hr trans-dermal patch promethazine 25mg tablet-as needed ibuprofin 800mg 1@every 6 hours as needed naproxen 500mg- 2x daily risperido

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I take between 3 and 9 Aleve (naproxen) per day. Prior to this I was taking naproxin for 10 - 12 years. I am now spilling ptotein. Could this be the cause?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Does taking Aleve (naproxen) cause more bruising?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

People also searched for:

Constipated due to taking Aleve (naproxen) what to do?
Ate hot cheetos two days ago and have been in a lot of abdominal cramping along with constipation yet soft stools. Should I take aleve or pepto bismol? may i take them together? i have a gastro appt for next week?
I've been prescribed prednisone for my sinus infection . I take 1 daily for 5 days . I took 1 yesterday at 1:00 p.m . I took 2 aleve at 7:30 A.M , can I take my prednisone or will it cause damage ?
I've been taking naproxen 500mg 2x daily for 6 months for tmjd. Does this med cause fatigue and general malaise with no signs of stomach bleeding ?
Did 2week antibiotics for suspected ulcer caused by naproxen. Symptoms returned shortly after.Was taking pepacid daily/switched to prilosec.now what?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited

For Businesses

Direct Primary Care for OrganizationsFor DMEs and PharmaciesFor Health PlansFor Providers

Company

About UsSupport CenterContact Us

Health Content

Health TopicsDoctor Q&A by Specialty

Join Us

For DoctorsJobs
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.