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EC-Naprosyn is a pain medication.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Brands

Naprelan • Aleve • Naprosyn • Anaprox • Nafasol • Naproscript • Synflex

Generic Drug

Naproxen

Side Effects

Common

Ringing in ears
Constipation
Bruising
Headache
Heartburn
Nausea
Drowsiness
Sleepiness
Abdominal pain
Dizziness
Paresthesia
Fluid retention
Numbness or tingling
Rash

Serious

Rectal bleeding
Loss of vision
Vision loss

Treats

Osteoarthritis
Condition
Arthritis
Condition
Chronic pain syndrome
Condition
Rheumatoid arthritis
Condition
Ankylosing spondylitis
Condition
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A 20-year old male asked:

Do you prefer Naprelan (naproxen ER) or EC Naprosyn (Naproxen DR) for post op orthopedic surgery after opioids have been stopped? What is diff.?

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A 43-year old female asked:

I've got a swollen leg with a painful calf from back off knee. Calf is starting too bulge. Am taking Naprosyn (naproxen) ec 500 mg with Furosemide 20 mg?

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A 34-year old asked:

Is naprosyn better than naproxen?

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A 47-year old asked:

I've taken 1000 mg of naprosyn (naproxen) what will happen?

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A 33-year old asked:

What are the side effects of naprosyn (naproxen) for pain?

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A 38-year old asked:

Is toradol worse than naprosyn (naproxen)?

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A female asked about a 32-year old male:

My husband took 2 ibuprofen and 1 Naprosyn (naproxen). . Should I be concerned?

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A 41-year old asked:

Can you take tylenol (acetaminophen) when you are taking naprosyn?

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A 22-year old female asked:

On naproxen for a few months. Worked, then was in pain again, so moved over to naprosyn. Been taking it for 2wks & still in pain. What else will work?

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A 45-year old asked:

Could you take hydrocodone 5/500 with naprosyn (naproxen)?

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A 23-year old male asked:

Taking the penicillin vk 500 mg tablet and a naproxen ec 500 mg tablet at the same time safe?

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A 42-year old male asked:

Using flector patch (diclofenac). Can i still continue to take ec naproxen 500mg x2 daily with patch? Patch literature says no. Dr. Says yes. Need more opinions.

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A 45-year old asked:

Can you take tylenol (acetaminophen) cold meds if allergic to naprosyn?

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A 43-year old female asked:

Where is the cheapest pharmacy to fill two prescriptions for Naprosyn and reglan (metoclopramide)?

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A member asked:

I have suffered with chronic pain in only the left top portion of my back. I take naprosyn, (naproxen) but it only helps a little. I have had this pain for 6 months. What should I do? I don't have insurance.

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A 35-year old asked:

Is it a bad idea to take naprosyn (naproxen) if you have bleeding?

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A 30-year old asked:

Are the side effects of meloxicam worse than those of naprosyn (naproxen)?

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A 34-year old asked:

Generally, are the side effects of meloxicam greater than naprosyn (naproxen)?

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A member asked:

How long should I wait to take pain relievers after finishing a naprosyn (naproxen) prescription?

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A 39-year old female asked:

Will my procedure get canceled if I took advil and Naprosyn (naproxen) thurs Fri and Sat for pain if I have surgery booked for mon am ?

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A 35-year old male asked:

Dear sir am having frequent migraine headaches from the past weeks am taking naprosyn (naproxen) 500 mg and prochloroperizine but no permanent cure?

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A 38-year old asked:

If I am allergic to aspirin can I take naproxen and naprosyn?

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A 41-year old asked:

How are naprosyn (naproxen) and flexeril beneficial for muscles in recovering?

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A 23-year old male asked:

Hello doctor I'm Prakash . age 24 ,I'm victim of juvenile rheumatoid arthritisI eat Naprosyn (naproxen) 250 and Omnacortic 5 or 10 yearsbut its not responding?

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A 44-year old female asked:

I've had a fever and nausea for two days. I just started taking naprosyn (naproxen) 3 days ago, do you think it's making me sick and I should call the dr back?

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A 36-year old female asked:

Hi, I was at the ER today and the doctor prescribed Naprosyn (naproxen) 375 mg 3 times a day. I already have Naproxen at home but it is 500 mg. Can I take that ?

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A 55-year old female asked:

My fil has Alzheimer's and was prescrbed naprosyn (naproxen) twice a day for severe arthrits in his back. Will this affect his dementia?

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A 44-year old female asked:

I keep getting bright red blotches on my legs, not bites, look like broken capillaries, not raised and don't itch, on naprosyn (naproxen) 500 mg bid, should worry?

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A member asked:

What is the difference in potential renal side, GI and cardiac side effects of meloxicam versus Naprosyn (naproxen)?

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A 23-year old female asked:

I have little swelling on outside of vagina after my period.Whether use of sanitary napkins can cause it?What should I do?Shall I take naprosyn (naproxen)?

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