Naprosyn

Precautions

Before taking Naprosyn you should talk with your doctor if you are taking an NSAIDs, have heart attack or stroke, heart disease, congestive heart failure, polyps in your nose, high blood pressure, asthma, stomach ulcers or bleeding, liver or kidney disease, if you smoke. Do not drink alcohol while taking Naprosyn. Alcohol can increase the risk of stomach bleeding.

Contraindications

Do not use Naprosyn if you are allergic to naproxen or any ingredients of this medication, are breastfeeding or in the third trimester (last 3 months) of pregnancy, have bleeding disorder, inflammatory bowel disease, bleeding in the brain, high blood potassium, liver disease, uncontrolled heart failure. It is not recommended in children under 2 years of age.

Possible side effect

Get emergency medical help if you have abdominal pain, stomach cramps, constipation, diarrhea, drowsiness, headache, heartburn, indigestion, itchy skin, nausea, vertigo, vomiting, bloody or black stools, blurred vision, change in the amount or colour of urine, chest pain, fever, muscle aches, fast or irregular heartbeat or pulse, fast or irregular breathing, peeling skin, hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, mouth, throat, ringing in the ears, yellowing of the skin or eyes, weakness, increased sweating, increased sensitivity to light. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor.