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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

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

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Pain 11 61%
Other 4 22%
Pain in spine that radiates out 1 5%
General health 1 5%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Naproxen sodium.

  0 mg none 0 none 500 mg day 1000 mg day
  8 Number of Patients: 8 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 3 Number of Patients: 3  

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
0
1
0
3
3

Stopped taking Naproxen sodium

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
1
0
0
2
0
2
Why Patients Stopped Taking Naproxen sodium (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Side effects too severe 3 60% Side effects too severe: 60%
Other 2 40% Other: 40%
Did not seem to work 1 20% Did not seem to work: 20%
Course of treatment ended 1 20% Course of treatment ended: 20%


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