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Brand Names: WalMart
See also: Midol, Naproxen, Treximet

What is Naproxen sodium? Naproxen sodium is a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug used to arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, tendinitis, bursitis, gout, or menstrual cramps. Naproxen sodium is available in over the counter preparations and in prescription strength dosages. The sodium salt results in more rapid absorption. Read more...Click to read more below

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Reasons Taken

27 patients in the community are taking or have taken Naproxen sodium.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 9 33%
Pain 9 33%
General health 5 18%
Stiffness/spasticity 1 3%
Pain in spine that radiates out 1 3%
Headaches 1 3%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Naproxen sodium.

  0 mg none 0 none 150 mg day 220 mg day 500 mg day 660 mg day 1000 mg day
  10 Number of Patients: 10 3 Number of Patients: 3 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 5 Number of Patients: 5  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Naproxen sodium or how long patients were taking Naproxen sodium before stopping.

Currently taking Naproxen sodium

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
2
1
3
3
8

Stopped taking Naproxen sodium

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
2
0
0
2
0
1
Why Patients Stopped Taking Naproxen sodium (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Side effects too severe 2 40% Side effects too severe: 40%
Course of treatment ended 2 40% Course of treatment ended: 40%
Did not seem to work 1 20% Did not seem to work: 20%
Personal research 1 20% Personal research: 20%
Other 1 20% Other: 20%


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