Review the side-effects of Naproxen as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Body as a Whole - Allergic reactions, menstrual disorders, chills and fever.
Gastrointestinal - Heartburn, abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, blood in stools, diarrhea, indigestion and mouth ulcer.
Central Nervous System - Headache, dizziness, drowsiness, lightheadedness and vertigoInability to concentrate, depression, dream abnormalities, sleeplessness, uneasiness, muscle pain, muscle weakness, mental illness, convulsions.
Skin - Itching, skin eruptions, increased sweating and bruising.
ENT - Ringing in the ear, visual disturbances and hearing disturbances.
Heart - Edema, palpitations, heart failure, high blood pressure and lung swelling.
General - Difficulty in breathing and increased thirst.
Liver - Jaundice and abnormal liver function tests.
Blood - Eosinophilia, leucopenia, blood in stools, decrease in white blood cells and platelets.
Metabolic - Decrease/increase in blood sugar.
Respiratory - Lung inflammation and asthma.
Anaprox, Naprelan, Naprosyn, Aleve
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Body as a Whole - Allergic reactions, menstrual disorders, chills and fever.
Gastrointestinal - Heartburn, abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, blood in stools, diarrhea, indigestion and mouth ulcer.
Central Nervous System - Headache, dizziness, drowsiness, lightheadedness and vertigoInability to concentrate, depression, dream abnormalities, sleeplessness, uneasiness, muscle pain, muscle weakness, mental illness, convulsions.
Skin - Itching, skin eruptions, increased sweating and bruising.
ENT - Ringing in the ear, visual disturbances and hearing disturbances.
Heart - Edema, palpitations, heart failure, high blood pressure and lung swelling.
General - Difficulty in breathing and increased thirst.
Liver - Jaundice and abnormal liver function tests.
Blood - Eosinophilia, leucopenia, blood in stools, decrease in white blood cells and platelets.
Metabolic - Decrease/increase in blood sugar.
Respiratory - Lung inflammation and asthma.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Naproxen
Naproxen(Anaprox) generic is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), prescribed for pain, fever, inflammation and stiffness due to various disease conditions. It works by reducing hormones that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.Trade Names for Naproxen
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Anaprox, Naprelan, Naprosyn, Aleve
