2006-11-01 18:16:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Naproxen is the same medicine as Advil, except you don't have to take as many pills so often. It's good for inflammatory pain, but bad for you if you have a stomach ulcer.
2006-11-01 18:24:58 · answer #1 · answered by Rockford 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Naproxen is pretty powerful stuff. I take a generic form of Aleve every night but I have to be careful to watch for any stomach trouble because it can cause irritation.
I have also taken prescription Naproxen as a muscle relaxant. again, very powerful and that did make me sick to my stomach.
Good for you? If you're in a lot of pain and it's a prescription, then just try to be aware of any new symptoms.
If you're taking an over-the-counter Naproxen (naproxen sodium), and you notice any new symptoms, stop taking it.
I hope you're feeling better soon!
2006-11-01 18:26:47 · answer #2 · answered by princessmeltdown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has the same action as ibuprofen, maybe you heard about this one. has a antipyretic(lowers fever), analgesic(pain medicine), anti-inflammatory(if you have something like a swollen wrist, or something).
As a side effect maybe GI distress and ulcers are the most common, but not the only.
If you want to take more than a couple, then you should ask your doctor.
2006-11-01 18:28:02 · answer #3 · answered by alinmed 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are side effects; mostly gastrointestinal problems. However, it is still is one of the safer things you can take if you need frequent pain relief or anti-inflammatory.
2006-11-01 21:41:10 · answer #4 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is good for taking care of the pain, but I have heard that taking to much can be harmful on your stomach.
2006-11-01 18:24:46 · answer #5 · answered by stephanie21781 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good for the purpose of cutting the pain.....
2006-11-01 18:17:48 · answer #6 · answered by Diamond in the Rough 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋