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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

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

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 11 68%
Treat Parkinson's 2 12%
Muscle Pain 1 6%
General health 1 6%
Support another treatment 1 6%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Naproxen.

  0 mg none 0 none 375 mg day 500 mg day 660 mg day 1000 mg day
  5 Number of Patients: 5 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 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
1
0
2
2
1
4

Stopped taking Naproxen

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
1
2
0
0
0
1
Why Patients Stopped Taking Naproxen (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Did not seem to work 2 50% Did not seem to work: 50%
Doctor's advice 1 25% Doctor's advice: 25%
Side effects too severe 1 25% Side effects too severe: 25%
Other 1 25% Other: 25%

Patient Reported Evaluations

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

Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)

Major 50% 1
None 50% 1

Other

Side-effects (as an overall problem)

Severe 0% 0
Moderate 50% 1
Mild 50% 1
None 0% 0

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)

  • mamamia
    Mouth/throat: mild
    Arms: mild
    Chest: mild
    Legs: mild
    See profile
  • mamamia
  • by mamamia
    Sep 27, 2008
  • EfficacyNone
  • Side-effectsModerate
  • Other
Advice/Tips
Take with food and as soon as you feel pain coming on!

See all evaluation results for Naproxen



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