Precautions and Warnings With Naprosyn (Cont.)

Who Should Not Take Naprosyn?

You should not take Naprosyn if you:
 
  • Are allergic to Naprosyn, naproxen, naproxen sodium (Aleve®, Anaprox®, Naprelan®), or any other component of these medicines. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive ingredients.
     
  • Have an active bleeding condition, such as a stomach ulcer or bleeding within the head.
     
  • Have an allergic reaction, hives, or asthma that is caused by aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
     
  • Are having or have recently had coronary bypass graft surgery (often known as open heart surgery, bypass surgery, or just CABG).
     
  • Are in the third trimester of pregnancy or are nursing.
     

Precautions and Warnings With Naprosyn: Final Thoughts

There are a number of situations in which Naprosyn should not be taken, as well as a number of precautions and warnings people should be aware of before starting Naprosyn. However, it is possible that not all the warnings or precautions for Naprosyn were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the specific Naprosyn precautions and/or warnings that may apply to you.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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