Side effects
Naprosyn has its side effects. The most common are:
- constipation
- nervousness
- dyspepsia
- stomach pain
- gas
- diarrhea
- problems with hearing
- bloating
- mouth sores
- migraine
- symptoms of the cold
- blurred vision
- ears ringing
- lightheadedness
- insomnia
- legs or arms tingling or burning
- extreme thirst
Less common but more serious side effects during taking Naprosyn:
- allergy reactions (urticaria, breathing difficulties, rash, and eruption)
- nausea
- chest pain
- weakness
- dyspnoea
- low fever
- clay-colored stools
- slurred speech
- balance problems
- blisters
- weakness of muscles
- jaundice
- back pain
- black, tarry or bloody stools
- numbness
- fast heartbeat
- swallowing difficulties
- loss of energy
- bruising
- sudden gain of weight
- problems with urination
- huskiness
- decreased appetite
- pale skin
Side effects manifestations are not only depend on medicine you are taking but also depend on your health state and on the other factors.
Contra-indications
Do not take Naprosyn if you are allergic to Naprosyn components.
Be careful with Naprosyn if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. Naprosyn can pass into breast milk. Naprosyn can harm your baby.
Do not take Naprosyn before or after heart bypass surgery (CABG).
Be careful with Naprosyn if you are taking blood thinner (such as warfarin (Coumadin)); diuretics (such as furosemide (Lasix)); lithium (such as Lithobid, Eskalith); steroids (such as prednisone); aspirin or other NSAIDs (ketoprofen (such as Orudis), indomethacin (such as Indocin), diclofenac (such as Voltaren), etodolac (such as Lodine), naproxen (such as Naprosyn, Aleve), ibuprofen (such as Motrin, Advil); glyburide (such as DiaBeta, Micronase); cyclosporine (such as Sandimmune, Gengraf, Neoral); ACE inhibitor (enalapril (such as Vasotec), fosinopril (such as Monopril), benazepril (such as Lotensin), quinapril (such as Accupril), captopril (such as Capoten), trandolapril (such as Mavik), lisinopril (such as Zestril, Prinivil), ramipril (such as Altace), moexipril (such as Univasc), perindopril (such as Aceon); methotrexate (such as Trexall, Rheumatrex).
Elderly people should be careful with dosage of Naprosyn.
Be very careful with Naprosyn if you suffer from or have a history of heart, kidney or liver disease, asthma, bowel problems, nose polyps, diverticulosis, stomach ulcers, bleeding, blood clot, high blood pressure, stroke, congestive heart failure.
Avoid smoking while taking Naprosyn.
Avoid consuming alcohol.
Avoid taking aspirin if you are taking Naprosyn.
Protect your skin from the sun.
Be careful with Naprosyn if you are going to have a surgery (dental or other).
Naprosyn can't be taken by children under 2 years.
It can be dangerous to stop Naprosyn taking suddenly.