Azkaban and Naproxen

[Rossimyboy]

Had irregular heart beat for years no symptoms no medication it always showed up when in hospital for various reasons,until last year at 72 went for sinus problem had a ecg and it showed up again this time sent to cardiology who put me on apixaban I had been taking naproxen for aching joints,now have very aching joints was advised by hospital just to take one if really needed which is one tablet every 4-5 days and like magic the aches go away for 3-4 days is there any alternatives to relive the aches I feel fine otherwise,thanks in advance

[BobD Volunteer]

Mind the dementors don't get you. Seriously ignoring the typo do you mean that you want to take apixaban on an ad hoc basis. This is not a good idea. If you need anticoagulation (which is what apixaban is) it should be all the time to prevent stokes..

[Rossimyboy in reply to BobD]

Thanks for the reply taking the Apixaban is fine it's the naproxen on ad hoc basis unless anyone knows of an alternative to go with apixaban

[Rossimyboy in reply to BobD]

Hi Bob

Been to see Gp she suggested try tramadol 1 a day that seems a bit heavy I think I will endeavour to lose a bit of weight and increase excecise any thoughts?

[BobD Volunteer in reply to Rossimyboy]

sounds like a good plan.

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Are you aware that Naproxen can cause irregular heartbeat ?

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And as Naproxen is also an 'NSAID' it can contribute to bleeding. Not a good idea to take when also taking anticoagulants. Ask your cardiac doctor. For me, Aleve (naprosyn) has always been a great med for pain relief. Since I have muscle aches and pains from time to time I hated to give them up. Spoke with my EP and he said best not to take them but if I REALLY need some pain relief VERY OCCASIONALLY-like every 3-4 weeks (not more often) I could take a dose. I only use them when my pains are bad, I can't stay home and take hot showers or baby myself, then I will take a dose to get thru the day and get done what I need to. If I have plans I can change I do that first, stay home, and skip the Aleve. irina1975

[Rossimyboy]

It has never been mentioned by gp or consultant

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I am on anticoagulants and have told to stay off naproxen and ibuprofen. I can only take paracetamol and codeine.

[rosyG]

I just take paracetamol for pain as the NAISD are not good with Apixaban- but you must be guided by your doctors

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as well as naproxen being pretty much a no no because of taking anticoagulants , NSAIDS are know to be triggers to AF.

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and did you ever meet Sirius Black in Azkaban.