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Brand Names: Aleve, Anaprox, Naprelan 375, Naprosyn
See also: Naproxen sodium

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


Reasons Taken

21 patients in the community are taking or have taken Naproxen.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Pain 9 42%
Other 8 38%
Stiffness/spasticity 2 9%
Pain, lower back 1 4%
General health 1 4%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Naproxen.

  0 mg day 0 mg none 0 none 50 mg day 200 mg day 400 mg day 440 mg day 750 mg day 1000 mg day 2000 mg day
  4 Number of Patients: 4 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 3 Number of Patients: 3 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

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

Currently taking Naproxen

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
1
1
7
2

Stopped taking Naproxen

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
2
1
1
0
3
Why Patients Stopped Taking Naproxen (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Did not seem to work 4 57% Did not seem to work: 57%
Course of treatment ended 2 29% Course of treatment ended: 29%
Doctor's advice 1 14% Doctor's advice: 14%
Side effects too severe 1 14% Side effects too severe: 14%

Patient Reported Evaluations

Results from 2 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.

Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)

Major 100% 1

Stiffness/spasticity

Side-effects (as an overall problem)

Severe 0% 0
Moderate 0% 0
Mild 0% 0
None 100% 2

Top reported side-effects include: Nausea, Heartburn (esophageal reflux), dizzyness

Summary results are based on 2 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.

Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (1 of 2)

  • papaw perry
    Mouth/throat: moderate
    Arms: mild
    Chest: none
    Legs: moderate
    Type: Upper Motor Neuron
    See profile
  • papaw perry
  • by papaw perry
    Oct 15, 2008
  • EfficacyModerate
  • Side-effectsNone
  • Pain
Advice/Tips
I take as needed, usually2 tablets at night

See all evaluation results for Naproxen



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