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What is Naproxen?

Category: Over the Counter Drugs

Most popular types: Naproxen Prescription Aleve Naprosyn Show all

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Naproxen is a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug used to treat arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, tendinitis, bursitis, gout, or menstrual cramps. Naproxen is available in over the counter preparations and in prescription strength dosages.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Systemic lupus erythematosus 6732 76
Migraine 2798 102
Osteoarthritis 1628 148
Degenerative disc disease 1231 75
Pain 934 319
Psoriatic arthritis 605 36

Show all 321 reasons taken

  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
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Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 114
Moderate 144
Mild 175
None 584

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Naproxen

Side effect Patients Percentage
Stomach pain 66
Nausea 36
Heartburn 30
Gastrointestinal bleeding 15
Acid reflux 14
Stomach discomfort 10

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Why patients stopped taking Naproxen

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Reason Patients Percentage
Did not seem to work 533
Doctor's advice 332
Side effects too severe 313
Other 228
Course of treatment ended 145
Personal research 39
Expense 21
Change in health plan coverage 12
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Duration

Stopped taking Naproxen

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 274
1 - 6 months 238
6 months - 1 year 171
1 - 2 years 172
2 - 5 years 184
5 - 10 years 102
10 years or more 106
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 563
Usually 240
Sometimes 135
Never taken as prescribed 79
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 43
Somewhat hard to take 52
A little hard to take 142
Not at all hard to take 780
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 3
$100-199 3
$50-99 5
$25-49 33
< $25 439
Not specified 534

What people switch to and from

Patients started taking Naproxen after stopping:

Treatment Patients Percentage
Ibuprofen (Ibuprofen Prescription) 23
Diclofenac (Voltaren) 9
Celecoxib (Celebrex) 8
Meloxicam (Mobic) 7
Tramadol (Ultram) 6

Show all 32 treatments patients report switching from

Patients stopped taking Naproxen and switched to:

Treatment Patients Percentage
Meloxicam (Mobic) 23
Diclofenac (Voltaren) 20
Tramadol (Ultram) 12
Celecoxib (Celebrex) 10
Gabapentin (Neurontin) 8

Show all 42 treatments patients report switching to

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77 patient evaluations for Naproxen

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Dec 19, 2020 (Started Jan 01, 2018)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for ankylosing spondylitis)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1000 mg Daily
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Sep 10, 2018 (Started Jan 01, 2018)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for ankylosing spondylitis)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1000 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

May 2, 2020 (Started Jul 01, 2018)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for migraine)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
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  • 0 helpful marks

Oct 13, 2018 (Started Jul 21, 2016)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for hip bursitis)
  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for pain in hip(s))
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for pain in lower back)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for spinal stenosis)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 500 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks
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