Naproxen side effects

[Mistie38]

Hi, I'm currently under diagnosis for arthritis and have been prescribed naproxen 500mg twice a day along with omeprazole. However, one week on I'm experiencing headaches, stomach pain and generally feeling crap. I've stopped taking the tablets for 24 hours now and am hoping that the stomach pains will subside, has anyone else experienced this

[Holdingbacktheyears]

Misti, It didn’t suit me either and I syppprd taking it

[Larss]

My wife was on Naproxen for back pain. She was also given Omeprazole to take with it to protect her stomach from the Naproxen. She no longer takes it regularly as it did badly affect her stomach even with the Omeprazole but does on occasion for particularly bad days and always with the Omeprazole. You may find that the headaches are actually caused by the stomach pain.

[Mistie38 in reply to Larss]

Thanks, two days after i have stopped taking it i still have stomach pains. I have never been on this high dose before, so I think it just doesn't suit me. Feeling very sorry for myself at the moment

[Gigi71]

It doesn't suit everyone and you have to be careful with any kidney issues. Fortunately for me I respond well with it. I also have it with meals and also am on 80mg lansoprazol taken first thing in the morning. Hopefully they can find an alternative for you. X

[katieoxo60]

Hi there, Naproxen does have some side effects mostly minor compared to the pain releive obtained. However depending on what other illnesses you have they may not be suitable. They are not advised for asthma , or those who have had past stomach surgery or illness. They can cause constipation which can make you feel sickly. Maybe you should discuss this with your GP as there are many other options.Good luck in finding a suitable pill for yourself.

[wonkydonky]

Naproxen didn't suit me either, had horrendous tinnitus which I never had before. Hope your GP can change you to something more suitable for you

[Iva78]

I absolutely could not stand this medc. Ended up with heart monitor and complications. Less toxins in body more improvement of RA.

[AFIB_Jeff in reply to Iva78]

I recently had an episode of Atrial Fibrillation on Christmas Day 2018. Spent the next 3 days in the hospital and ended up with a $30,000 bill (NO insurance) !! I had been taking Naproxen since February '18 for a work injury (which is why I had NO insurance when I had the heart problem on Xmas) and my chest felt increasingly heavy and different and I told my doctor and attorney and they said I should find more people to interact with and compare notes. I am convinced Naproxen caused my hospitalization and diagnosis. Would you be willing to share with me your contact info?

I have nothing to hide and would love the support. I hope you are feeling better.

Jeff

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[bigwig]

My husband has had a headache every day for years. he couldn't get his Naproxen last month so was given Ibuprofen but that did nothing to help his arthritis at all. He went back to his doctor last week about his headaches and was told as he's 58 this was to be expected. "You are old, deal with it!" Needless to say he left feeling very low, frustrated and angry. If we could afford to go private we would.

[Rosepetal60]

I had bad stomach ache with it but did not notice it until I stopped taking another pain relief drug. So as soon as I realised I stopped taking it. But it did take a few days to get it out of my system. And in that time I took paracetamols.

[oldgarden]

My GP prescribed Naproxen at first .I have diverticulae and had 2 goes of very bad painful constipation, and was told not to take any more, buy paracetamol instead. It worked but they are not as powerful.

[Loramay]

Eat something like some toast or yoghurt and take your omeprazole about 20 minutes before you take the naproxen which will cut out majority of the side effects

[Mistie38 in reply to Loramay]

Thank you, i shall try that x

[bleebo001]

I was put on managed dose of NSAIDs many years ago for arthritic issues and they were effective in reducing pain and stiffness. However, I have now exhausted them all. I always aimed for minimum dose and always took a PPI. Unfortunately I cannot tolerate any of these any more COX1 or COX2s due to stomach issues. My fall back has been Turmeric tablets which provide some relief, but it is a struggle. I would caution against any long term NSAID use and try a combination of topical creams, TENS, Heat and Turmeric plus other remedies such as ginger if you find them tolerable. In my experience it is a very personal thing I think finding just what works for you and no single thing is a "silver bullet".

[YoungBiddy]

I have been on a combination of 1000mg Naproxen per day, 60mg Lansoprazole (codeine at night and occasional tramadol for severe bouts) for three years or so due to arthritis in my shoulders and neck. I haven’t had any noticeable side effects from the Naproxen. I also have fibromyalgia. Last year my daughters horse was diagnosed with arthritis and after some very expensive vet treatments which did nothing to help her a friend recommended magnetic bands. I bought them and she started wearing them in her stable at night - two weeks later she was back in ridden work and has just started competitive show jumping again (3 months later). The same company make a human version which I have been using for the past month. (YouStreamz) I have reduced my Naproxen dose to 500mg per day and am not taking codeine at night. I still have the usual level of discomfort in my shoulders (only tramadol makes that go completely but I can’t function on it!) BUT I have NO neck pain and my sleep is undisturbed for the first time in at least four years.

[Sylviamf]

I stopped taking them do to feeling depressed, confused and also my left foot became swollen and painful, had difficulty walking, know back on Codeine.

[Slivia]

Check out the contra indications of taking both these medicines together.

Sometimes medicines are prescribed with another medicine but should not

be. Listen to your body. GPS are v busy. You have to check things yourself.

[gerd52]

I have osteoarthritis of the spine, a few years ago I was given Naproxen after co-codomol stopped working for me. With the Naproxen I had trouble sleeping and both my legs shook badly enough to scare me as to what was going on! I was proscribed MAXITRAM SR as an alternative so far no major problems! Just the drowsiness and dry mouth when the tablets start releasing the dose.

[Sylviamf]

Will take your advise going for a CAT Scan next week.