What Is Naprosyn?

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Naprosyn, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, is used to reduce pain, inflammation, and stiffness. This eMedTV page lists some specific conditions that can be treated with the drug, as well as Naprosyn strengths, side effects, and dosing tips.

Some of the Naprosyn side effects listed on this eMedTV Web page include common side effects like itching and headache, rare side effects like sweating and infertility, and serious side effects such as a bloody nose and vomiting blood.

This section of the eMedTV library explains that if you're taking Naprosyn and weight gain occurs rapidly along with swelling, you should contact your doctor. These symptoms can signify congestive heart failure in some people taking this drug.

Naprosyn uses can include the treatment of various arthritis symptoms and general pain relief. This eMedTV segment explains these uses in more detail, discusses Naprosyn uses in children, and also lists possible off-label uses for the drug.

This eMedTV page explains that for acute pain or painful menstrual periods in adults, the Naprosyn dosage is 500 mg, followed by 250 mg every six to eight hours as needed. This page also covers Naprosyn dosing for several other conditions (like gout).

Beta blockers and aspirin are among the drugs that can potentially interact with Naprosyn. This eMedTV page describes how drug interactions with Naprosyn can change how your body metabolizes the drugs or raise the levels of some drugs in your body.

Naprosyn may potentially cause kidney or liver damage. This page on the eMedTV site offers more precautions and warnings with Naprosyn, including other possible side effects and information on who should not take the medication.

This eMedTV article explains that if you're taking Naprosyn and pregnancy occurs, you should let your doctor know. Taking Naprosyn during pregnancy can possibly cause problems to the fetus or complicate labor and delivery.

This eMedTV page covers generic Naprosyn, which is sold under the names Naproxen tablets, Naproxen oral suspension (liquid), and EC-Naproxen tablets and is available in a number of strengths.

EC-Naprosyn is a medication commonly used to treat symptoms of arthritis. This portion of the eMedTV archives offers an in-depth look at EC-Naprosyn uses, effects, dosing guidelines, and side effects.