Naproxen, 500mg »
I went to see the doctor today and talked about the headaches I've been having on and off, so he prescribed Naproxen, which is the prescription ingredient in Aleve. Apparently one of these pills can last most of the day. At this point, I'm game.
After taking one, however, I'm not doing too well. I'm not sure if this is because I hadn't had anything to eat, or something else, however, so I'll try again tomorrow after having something to eat and see how things go. I'm definitely wanting to get the headaches resolved, but not if it makes me feel worse.
Comments (22)
Hi Chad...I've also experienced the side effects that you have had with Naproxen..I finally gave it up. My blood pressure went up, I was retaining fluid, awful stomach upsets, sweating, headaches, etc...this is definitely not a good drug...I'm back on only aspirin and doing much better...I was taking it for arthritis and I will never take it or anything like it again. I hope your headaches are better! Best to you!
Posted by Judy Kelley on June 12, 2006 1:32 PM
I have been taking EC Naproxen 500MG for two weeks. They are great, no side effects and pain goes away in 1-2hrs.
Posted by Dennis Boltenhouse, Sr on October 18, 2006 6:54 PM
I have been taking Naproxen for a lumbar strain when I had my ATV accident 8 weeks ago. I take 500mg 3 times a day. It is used in my case as an anti-inflammatory. You have to take this with food otherwise you run the risk of bleeding in the stomach from what I udnerstand. I never had any side effects. Be sure you let the doc know of any other medication. Also, you should not take additional aspirin or NSAIDs or you may have the bleeding.
Posted by Ramon Sanchez on October 19, 2006 10:57 AM
I have been experiencing severe cluster headeches for several years. Excruciating pain on the right side of my head, followed by severe vomiting. I get about two-three attacks a day. Yesterday I was given Naproxen by my doctor, and to my surprise the pain in my head did not return. Although my severe headaches vanished, now my vomiting is accompanied by the all-famous diarrhea.
Posted by johnny asencio on February 13, 2007 8:08 AM
I have just stated on Naproxen 500mg I had a heart attack 4 years ago is it safe to take naproxin
Posted by alastair watson on December 29, 2007 5:31 PM
I was prescribed Naproxen 500 mg. about 3 weeks ago for back strain. The doctor also said I have degenerative joint disease in my spine.
I have been having a lot of trouble breathing. It's a "smothering" feeling. I didn't realize this is a side effect Naproxen. I will discontinue taking it and see if I will do better.
Has anyone else experienced the same side effectf?
Posted by Bob McKim on December 30, 2007 9:08 AM
I had some very bad effects from Naproxen - I can't say if it's a problem with the medicine itself, or if it was just a bad time for me in general. But, keeping in mind that I'm not a doctor (or a lawyer), I would say that if you take Naproxen (or any other medication) and you feel bad, I'd definitely talk to your doctor pretty quickly.
Posted by Chad Everett on January 6, 2008 9:36 AM
In answer to Bob McKim. I have exactly the same problems you have from whatI'm told and have just been put on Naproxen and am experiencing that same reactions you are. I'm going to try and discontinue it also o see what happens.
Posted by Jim Stewart on January 8, 2008 4:52 PM
I have 2 herneated disks in my neck c5-c6 disks I have been pretty lucky with this medicine naproxen 500m I drink plenty of water with the pills and i have no problem it makes the pain easier to deal with I dont take it every day just when needed.
Posted by Dawn Maya on January 16, 2008 12:41 PM
I have just read your comments on Naproxen. Please don't take anymore. My mom was prescribed Naproxen for arthritis in her knees. She took it for two years. She started having kidney problems and gained alot of weight (which was fluid). Her doctor sent her to a kidney specialist. He took a biopsy of her kidney's. He told her her kidney's were dead. She walked in the hospital and never walked out. She went on dialysis and had a stroke all in the same week. She could no longer walk, turn herself over, nothing. She was totally dependent on us to take care of her. She wasn't warned about the damages of Naproxen. Her kidney doctor told us she should only have taken the Naproxen for six weeks, not two years. On her first visit, he took her off of it, but it was too late. My Mom died September 21, 2007, almost one year after her first visit with the kidney specialist. She went through pure hell during those last months. Please pass the word, I would not want anyone to experience the trauma she did.
Missing My Mom in Mississippi
Posted by Reda Waddle on January 18, 2008 3:10 PM
Reda,
I'm greatly sorry for your loss, I was prescribed Naproxen 500mg for my chronic back pain but now have fluid retention, upset stomach, abdominal pain, and other associated side effects of Naproxen. I was prescribed naproxen approx. january 07 took it until june 07 and discontinued use until a month ago. I found that marijuana helped my back pain much more then the naproxen ever did with no side effects, but due to legal troubles I have discontinued my use of marijuana and have started taking naproxen again. I am curious as to how much and how often a day your mother was prescribed to naproxen. I am only 18 now and my back pain is still as painful as it was at last year, yet I am not sure if I would want to continue to take my naproxen after hearing your story especially if my condition requires long term use. I would like to know the dosage your mother was given and perhaps I will be able to talk to my doctor about changing prescriptions to something more agreeable.
Thank you,
Pavan Rikhi
Posted by Pavan Rikhi on January 22, 2008 2:03 AM
I would like to thank every single one of you. I am having breathing problems and fluid retention. Having had a Stent put in 6 months back, and having felt fine till recently I was wondering if the Naproxen the VA prescribed at 375 twice a day was the problem. It certainly helped with my back and shoulder pain (war injuries). But I don't need another case of Congestive Heart Failure. So, tonight I won't take my dose, lets see how I do tomorrow.
Thanks again
Posted by Dan on February 4, 2008 8:22 PM
Hi folks,
I have osteo-arthritis in my left knee. It was so bad an orthopedic surgeon wanted to operate. Being a chicken I did not get the operation. I started drinking tart cherry juice and the pain began to go away. It took about 6 to 8 months of drinking the juice, but the pain is less. I also lost 40 pounds which I am sure wasn't helping any. Hope cherry juice helps someone else out there. Sorry to hear about your mom's loss, but the sharing of your story I am sure will help someone. All the best to all.
Posted by Andrew Serra on March 6, 2008 9:04 PM
Hi there, I would suggest that anytime one experiences disagreeable side effects with any drug (antibiotics included) that they STOP taking it immediately and consult a physician. Many times doctors prescribe as a panacea or band-aid of sorts without doing a full panel on a person to find out at what level their kidneys are operating, liver enzymes & function, how's their heart doing, that sort of thing. We're so stuck on our hearts that we forget how vitally important our kidneys and liver are, too. Everything we ingest eventually filters through the liver and kidneys. I had many problems with Vioxx, almost had a heart attack, and that was before they published the problems with the drug. Aleve is probably the best pain reliever I've ever taken, not even prescription pain killers work as well. However, I am aware that NSAIDs all carry risks. Read everything you can, and continue to record your experiences for others to see. We are literally guinea pigs for the drug companies, and if you don't believe me, ask anyone who took Phen-fen!!
Posted by Jubie St. Clair on April 17, 2008 3:41 PM
I want to thank everyone that has posted their info on Naproxen,I just went to the Doctor today,with pain in my foot,and she did tests,and said it appeared to be Gout,she has got me wearing a Fracture Boot and Prescribed EC-Naproxen 500mg twice a day,being a worry wart anyway,I always read upon Medications,before I ever take them,because I'm allergic to everything including Aspirin,and I'm also Diabetic,so when I read the comment about the ladies mother which I am so sorry to hear,It scared me.I think I'll just wear the boot and see how it gets.I have an ulcer as well,It makes me wonder if my Doctors remembers anything about me it's all in my chart and she's the Doctor not me.It's awful the way things are now that the Patient needs to research everything to keep something bad from happening.I am also considering changing Doctors.Again Thanks
Posted by Lisa Arb on April 17, 2008 5:02 PM
I have been taking these Naproxen 500 MG Enteric Coated pills for about 3 weeks they were perscribed for a contusion in my right hand. The first week I did get these crippling stomach pains but I thought it was from my abdominal work out. The 2nd week I used the Bathroom a lot and now the meds realy only stop the pain for about an hour or two. These meds always put me to sleep and I would wake up in worst pain then I was in before the sleep. Also the hand always swell back up no matter how much I hold it up. Can someone please help me determine what's going on with my hand and should I keeep taking these meds.
Posted by Antonio Porterfield on April 28, 2008 9:37 AM
My doctor precribed me naproxen after i had a c-section. Those pills were like heaven in a bottle. But be sure you take them after you have eaten something or they will make you feel pretty bad.
Posted by LaTisha on May 3, 2008 11:02 AM
i am a fifty yr. old firefighter, recently i had an injury to my L6, L7 and was prescribed naproxen by my doctor. I have been having problems with my stomach, diarea, and stomach cramps. I will stop taking it for a while and see if the situation gets better .
Posted by guy gonzalez on May 6, 2008 10:49 PM
hi im 36 years old and was diagnosed with severe scoliosis at age 14 , i have a herrington rod fused to my spine and several ribs removed due to this ... now the doctors are telling me that the rod is deteriating and they gave me naproxen 500 mg will this stop the deteriating or are the doctors just trying to mask the real problem that i will become paralized when the rod degrades enough???? please help am totally lost
Posted by melissa on May 15, 2008 2:41 PM
I injured my shoulder at the gym and at 40 years old I decided to get it checked out just to be safe. The doctor said it was just a strain and gave me a cortozone shot and sent me home with naproxen. Two weeks later I got the scare of my life when I began to pass blood in my stool. I went to a specialist and found out that it was the naproxen. I quit taking it and am now fine. I can tell you one thing, I will definetly research anything I am perscribed in the future!
Posted by Nelson Merced on June 2, 2008 8:59 PM
I have tendonitis in my right hand and started 500mg Naproxen 2x daily. Immediately, I began to have blood in my stool and gained 4-5lbs fluid in one week. I also experienced crippling stomach pains one evening which persisted into the late night. I have stopped the Naproxen and was told by my pharmacist to call doctor and maybe switch to Motrin IB. Thanks everyone for their posts, very helpful.
Posted by Alison Brown on June 16, 2008 6:12 PM
TOOK ONE NAPROXEN, awake all night with stomach cramps and diarhea including some blood. Don ,t think these meds are always a good trade off for what they are treating. You take med for one thing and it causes something else. Nothing is a miracle drug WITHOUT a huge payoff. Watch what you take because doctors think nothing of handing you that RX and sending you on your way.
Posted by marian on August 17, 2008 2:16 PM