Anaprox Information

• Anaprox

Anaprox is a prescription pain reliever that is used to treat pain, fever, and other problems. This eMedTV page explains how the drug works and discusses common side effects of the drug, potential drug interactions, overdose symptoms, and more.

• Side Effects With Anaprox

Common Anaprox side effects include heartburn, headache, and dizziness. This page of the eMedTV archives also lists uncommon side effects, like diarrhea and indigestion, and serious side effects, like congestive heart failure and liver damage.

• Anaprox and Weight Gain

This eMedTV page lists things you can do if you're taking Anaprox and weight gain occurs (such as eating a heart-healthy diet). This page also warns that rapid weight gain can sometimes signify congestive heart failure in people taking the drug.

• What Is Anaprox Used For?

What is Anaprox used for? As this eMedTV page explains, Anaprox is used to treat conditions related to pain, inflammation, fever, and stiffness (such as tendonitis and arthritis). This page also discusses Anaprox uses in children and off-label uses.

• Anaprox Dosing

The usual dose for treating acute pain or painful menstrual periods is Anaprox 275 mg, twice a day. This eMedTV page also lists the dosages for other conditions (like gout and osteoarthritis) and includes factors that can affect Anaprox dosing.

• Drug Interactions With Anaprox

Among the drugs that Anaprox can potentially interact with are beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, and warfarin. This eMedTV Web page describes how drug interactions with Anaprox can increase your risk of bleeding and stomach ulcers, among other things.

• Precautions and Warnings With Anaprox

Among the precautions and warnings with Anaprox listed on this eMedTV page are things you should tell your doctor before taking Anaprox, side effects to report to your doctor right away (like vomiting blood), and people who should not take the drug.

• Anaprox and Pregnancy

As this eMedTV page stresses, most doctors do not recommend taking Anaprox during pregnancy, and it should be avoided completely during the third trimester. If you're taking Anaprox and pregnancy occurs, let your healthcare provider know right away.

• Generic Anaprox

This eMedTV Web page discusses generic Anaprox, which is sold under the name Naproxen Sodium tablets. This page also explains the various uses for the drug, lists companies that manufacture it, and describes the available strengths.

• Anaprox DS

This eMedTV page provides an overview of Anaprox DS, a prescription drug that reduces pain, inflammation, fever, and stiffness caused by conditions like injury, arthritis, and gout. This page explains dosing, side effects, storage methods, and more.