The
following information is intended to supplement, not
substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician,
pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be
construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare
professional before using this drug.
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Naprosyn /Naproxen Use Indication:
Naprosyn
comes as a regular tablet, an extended-release tablet, and a liquid to
take by mouth. It usually is taken twice a day for arthritis, every 8
hours for gout, and once a day (extended-release tablets) or every 6-8
hours (regular tablets) as needed for pain. Follow the directions on the
package or prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or
pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Naprosyn
/Naproxen
exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more
often than prescribed by your doctor.
Liquid Naprosyn /Naproxen should be shaken well before each use to mix the
medication evenly.
If you obtained Naprosyn /Naproxen without a prescription, do not take it for more
than 3 days for fever or 10 days for pain without talking to a doctor.
Naprosyn /Naproxen Medication Side Effects:
Although side effects from Naprosyn /Naproxen are not
common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are
severe or do not go away:
headache
dizziness
nervousness
upset stomach
stomach pain or cramps
vomiting
constipation
diarrhea
gas
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor
immediately:
bloody vomit
bloody diarrhea or black, tarry stools
ringing in the ears
blurred vision
swelling of hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
skin rash
itching
Precautions on using Naprosyn /Naproxen Medication
Before taking
Naprosyn /Naproxen,
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Naprosyn
/Naproxen, aspirin
or other medications for pain or arthritis, or any other drugs.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription
medications you are taking, especially aspirin, atenolol (Tenormin),
carteolol (Cartrol), cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), diuretics
('water pills'), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), lithium (Eskalith,
Lithobid), medications for arthritis or diabetes, methotrexate,
metoprolol (Lopressor), nadolol (Corgard), phenytoin (Dilantin),
probenecid (Benemid), warfarin (Coumadin), and vitamins. Do not take
aspirin or acetaminophen when using Naprosyn /Naproxen unless directed to do so by
your doctor.
tell your doctor if you smoke or drink large amounts of alcohol and if
you have or have ever had liver, heart, or kidney disease; high blood
pressure; any stomach problems; or any other gastrointestinal disease.
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Naprosyn /Naproxen, call your
doctor.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or
dentist that you are taking Naprosyn /Naproxen.
you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car
or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you.
remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug. Do
not drink alcohol while taking this medication.
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