Naproxen

[Scoobs87]

I have been given naproxen, is it safe to take with having difficult to treat asthma

[Lysistrata Administrator Community Ambassador]

I have been fine with it and I have severe freaky poorly controlled asthma, but then I already know I am fine with other NSAIDs like ibuprofen, diclofenac and aspirin. Have you taken those before and did you notice any effect on your asthma? Sensitivity to these isn't a given with asthma but can be serious so good to be cautious. I believe it is more likely to be an issue if you have sinus problems too - people with asthma plus sinus issues or nasal polyps seem more likely to be sensitive.

Can you ask GP? Or maybe AUK nurses?

[Scoobs87 in reply to Lysistrata]

I haven’t took the yet. But I know ibuprofen affects it. Diclofenac I had no adverse affects with.

[ChrissieMons]

You should be ok with it, but beware of taking it for long periods. It is a strong drug and has side effects. I took it as prescribed for 9 months and it gave me colitis. It didn’t affect my asthma at all.

[Triggerina]

I think it all depends on the individual. I am fine with ibuprofen and naproxen but I know many people with asthma are not.

[EllaRoulette]

It made my asthma quite bad, but I know other are OK with it. It brought back my childhood asthma 😔 I hope it helps you

[Scoobs87 in reply to EllaRoulette]

So far I have been ok, I was just a bit worried. I had been of work november to February and have difficult to control asthma, and I know I can’t take ibuprofen, I am always just really cautious, as a few tablets I have taken in the past. They have had a bad effect. X

[EllaRoulette in reply to Scoobs87]

That's good to hear! Yeah I understand the worry. Oh no sorry to hear that! Fingers crossed all will be OK for you! Oh no, i totally understand! X