Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. If you forget doses often, it may help to set an alarm to remind you. What if I take too much? If you're unsure, talk to your pharmacist or doctor. Common side effects Common side effects of naproxen happen in more than 1 in people.
They include: confusion headaches ringing in the ears changes in vision tiredness and feeling sleepy dizziness rashes Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if these side effects bother you or do not go away.
Information: You can report any suspected side effect using the Yellow Card safety scheme. Visit Yellow Card for further information. What to do about: confusion — if naproxen makes you feel confused, speak to your doctor. Do not drink too much alcohol. Ask your pharmacist to recommend a painkiller. Headaches should usually go away after the first week of taking naproxen. Talk to your doctor if they last longer than a week or are severe. Check with the pharmacist to see what type is suitable for you.
Naproxen and pregnancy Naproxen is not usually recommended in pregnancy — especially if you're 30 or more weeks — unless it's prescribed by a doctor. Naproxen and breastfeeding Naproxen is not usually recommended during breastfeeding.
Non-urgent advice: Tell your doctor if you're:. There are some medicines that interfere with the way naproxen works. Tell your doctor if you're taking: other anti-inflammatory medicines, such as aspirin or ibuprofen medicines that thin the blood, such as warfarin or rivaroxaban steroids, such as prednisolone medicines that make you pee more diuretics , such as furosemide medicines used to treat heart problems and high blood pressure antidepressants, such as citalopram medicine used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, such as methotrexate.
Important: Medicine safety Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal medicines, vitamins or supplements.
How does naproxen work? When will I feel better? You should start to feel better 1 hour after taking naproxen. How long will I take naproxen for? Can I take naproxen for a long time? Is naproxen addictive?
Are there other painkillers I can try? Naproxen does not work for some types of pain, such as nerve pain. Why do I need to be careful of stomach ulcers? Important If you think you may have symptoms of a stomach ulcer, stop taking naproxen and contact your doctor.
Can naproxen cause heart failure? But the risk is very small for most people. Does naproxen cause kidney failure? Naproxen is safe for occasional use when taken as advised by a doctor.
Does naproxen cause an irregular heartbeat? Does naproxen cause hearing loss? Will it affect my fertility? Will it affect my contraception? Disclaimer: Our goal is to provide you with the most relevant and current information.
However, because drugs affect each person differently, we cannot guarantee that this information includes all possible side effects. This information is not a substitute for medical advice.
Always discuss possible side effects with a healthcare professional who knows your medical history. Prescription naproxen oral tablets can interact with other medications, vitamins, or herbs you may be taking.
An interaction is when a substance changes the way a drug works. This can be harmful or prevent the drug from working well. To help avoid interactions, your doctor should manage all of your medications carefully. Combining selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors SSRIs with naproxen increases your risk of stomach and intestinal bleeding.
Examples of these drugs include:. Naproxen might make your blood pressure medications not work as well. Examples of these medications include:. If you take cholestyramine with naproxen, your body may absorb naproxen more slowly than usual.
That means it may take longer to work. If you take naproxen with lithium, it may increase the lithium in your body to harmful levels. Taking methotrexate with naproxen can lead to harmful levels of methotrexate in your body. Taking warfarin with naproxen increases your risk of stomach and intestinal bleeding. However, because drugs interact differently in each person, we cannot guarantee that this information includes all possible interactions.
Always speak with your healthcare professional about possible interactions with all prescription drugs, vitamins, herbs and supplements, and over-the-counter drugs that you are taking. All possible dosages and forms may not be included here. Your dose, form, and how often you take it will depend on:.
Too much of the drug in your body can be dangerous. Children in this age group generally receive the oral suspension form of this drug. It should be given twice per day in evenly spaced doses.
However, because drugs affect each person differently, we cannot guarantee that this list includes all possible dosages. Always speak with your doctor or pharmacist about dosages that are right for you. Naproxen can cause high blood pressure or make your high blood pressure worse. It can also make your high blood pressure medications not work as well.
You may need to watch your blood pressure level carefully while taking naproxen. Some formulations of this medication have extra salt in them. Naproxen can cause an asthma attack. If you have an allergic reaction, call your doctor or local poison control center right away. Naproxen does not cure these conditions but offers relief from pain and inflammation. People with experience acute gout attacks may take mg for one dose, followed by mg every 8 hours.
Doctors can prescribe naproxen to manage the pain and inflammation caused by juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. People can administer the liquid suspension of naproxen to children 2 years old and older. Using naproxen to relieve pain from headaches and migraine headaches is controversial. People can try taking mg of naproxen sodium every 12 hours and may increase it to mg if needed.
The daily dose should not exceed 1, mg. This means that naproxen sodium should remain active for longer than other anti-inflammatory drugs. Although naproxen can be used to reduce the pain of headaches and migraine headaches, other NSAIDs may provide better relief. People should only use OTC naproxen for a short-term period of between 3—5 days for pain and no more than 3 days for fever.
If they need ongoing treatment, people should consult their doctor first. They should not be taking more than 1, mg in 24 hours. Studies have not shown any benefit in using daily doses higher than 1, mg , but some sources suggest a maximum of 1, mg per day for up to 6 months for arthritis. Considerations include the dose and duration of treatment, other medical diagnoses a person may have, and individual risk factors.
The following table from the naproxen monograph lists the most common side effects grouped by body system. The side effects in this table occur in approximately 3 to 9 percent of people.
People with serious heart conditions, such as heart disease , cerebrovascular disease , and congestive heart failure , may experience severe side effects from taking naproxen. People with high blood pressure should only take naproxen cautiously. Naproxen can cause sodium retention in the kidneys, which can result in increased blood pressure. A person with high blood pressure should consult their doctor before taking naproxen. Gastrointestinal side effects of taking naproxen can be severe.
Bleeding in the stomach, the formation of ulcers, and stomach or intestinal blockages can occur when taking naproxen. Most often, older adults are the most vulnerable age group for gastrointestinal side effects. People who have a history of ulcers or gastrointestinal bleeding have a fold higher risk for developing a bleed when taking naproxen. For these individuals, even short-term treatment can be risky.
Naproxen may interact with several prescription and nonprescription drugs. Drinking alcohol and taking naproxen may increase the risk of gastrointestinal side effects. People taking the antidepressant class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors SSRIs have an increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and ulcers when taking naproxen.
Use the measuring cup provided to measure each dose of the liquid. Swallow the delayed-release tablets and extended release tablets whole; do not split, chew, or crush them.
If you are taking naproxen to relieve the symptoms of arthritis, your symptoms may begin to improve within 1 week. It may take 2 weeks or longer for you to feel the full benefit of the medication. Stop taking nonprescription naproxen and call your doctor if your symptoms get worse, you develop new or unexpected symptoms, the part of your body that was painful becomes red or swollen, your pain lasts for more than 10 days, or your fever lasts for more than 3 days.
Naproxen is also sometimes used to treat Paget's disease of bone a condition in which the bones become abnormally thick, fragile, and misshapen and Bartter syndrome a condition in which the body does not absorb enough potassium, causing muscle cramping and weakness and other symptoms. Talk to your doctor about the risks of using this medication for your condition. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. Naproxen may cause other side effects.
Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication. Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture not in the bathroom.
It is important to keep all medication out of sight and reach of children as many containers such as weekly pill minders and those for eye drops, creams, patches, and inhalers are not child-resistant and young children can open them easily. To protect young children from poisoning, always lock safety caps and immediately place the medication in a safe location — one that is up and away and out of their sight and reach.
Unneeded medications should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children, and other people cannot consume them. However, you should not flush this medication down the toilet. Instead, the best way to dispose of your medication is through a medicine take-back program. In case of overdose, call the poison control helpline at If the victim has collapsed, had a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can't be awakened, immediately call emergency services at
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