is naproxen a muscle relaxer
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What is the most important information I should know about naproxen?
• Take naproxen with food, milk, or an antacid to lessen stomach upset is naproxen a muscle relaxer.
• Do not crush or chew any extended-release forms of naproxen is naproxen a muscle relaxer. Swallowthem whole is naproxen a muscle relaxer. They are specially formulated to release slowly in your body is naproxen a muscle relaxer. Askyour pharmacist if you do not know if you have an extended-release formulation is naproxen a muscle relaxer.
• Watch for bloody, black, or tarry stools or blood in your vomit is naproxen a muscle relaxer. Thesesymptoms could indicate damage to your gastrointestinal tract is naproxen a muscle relaxer.
• If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day, naproxen mayincrease the risk of stomach bleeding is naproxen a muscle relaxer.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities is naproxen a muscle relaxer. Naproxen may cause dizziness is naproxen a muscle relaxer. If you experience dizziness, avoidthese activities is naproxen a muscle relaxer.
What is naproxen?
• Naproxen is in a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatorydrugs (NSAIDs) is naproxen a muscle relaxer.
• Naproxen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and painin the body is naproxen a muscle relaxer. Naproxen is used to reduce pain, inflammation, and stiffness causedby many conditions, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, ankylosingspondylitis, injury, abdominal cramps associated with menstruation, tendinitis,and bursitis is naproxen a muscle relaxer.
• Naproxen may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide is naproxen a muscle relaxer.
Who should not take naproxen?
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you
· have an allergy to aspirin or any other NSAIDs,
· have an ulcer or bleeding in your stomach,
· drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day,
· have liver disease,
· have kidney disease,
· have a coagulation (bleeding) disorder,
· have congestive heart failure,
· have fluid retention,
· have heart disease, or
· have high blood pressure is naproxen a muscle relaxer.
• You may not be able to take naproxen, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove is naproxen a muscle relaxer.
• Naproxen is in the FDA pregnancy category B is naproxen a muscle relaxer. This means that it is unlikelyto harm an unborn baby is naproxen a muscle relaxer. Naproxen should not be taken late in pregnancy (thethird trimester) because a similar drug is known to affect the baby's heart is naproxen a muscle relaxer. Do not take naproxen without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant is naproxen a muscle relaxer.
• Naproxen passes into breast milk and may harm a nursing infant is naproxen a muscle relaxer. Do nottake this medicine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby is naproxen a muscle relaxer.
How should I take naproxen?
• Take naproxen exactly as directed by your doctor is naproxen a muscle relaxer. If you do not understandthese instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them toyou is naproxen a muscle relaxer.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water is naproxen a muscle relaxer.
• Take naproxen with milk, food, or an antacid to lessen stomach upset is naproxen a muscle relaxer.
• Do not crush or chew any extended-release forms of naproxen is naproxen a muscle relaxer. Swallowthem whole is naproxen a muscle relaxer. These are specially formulated to release slowly in your body is naproxen a muscle relaxer. Askyour pharmacist if you do not know if you have an extended release formulation is naproxen a muscle relaxer.
• To ensure that you get a correct dose, measure the liquid form of naproxenwith a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not with a regular tablespoon is naproxen a muscle relaxer. Ifyou do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can getone is naproxen a muscle relaxer. Shake the suspension well
• Store naproxen at room temperature away from moisture and heat is naproxen a muscle relaxer.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late is naproxen a muscle relaxer. If morethan 2 hours have passed since the missed dose, skip it and take only your nextregularly scheduled dose is naproxen a muscle relaxer. Do not take a double dose is naproxen a muscle relaxer.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention is naproxen a muscle relaxer.
• Symptoms of a naproxen overdose include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain,dizziness, drowsiness, headache, ringing in the ears, blurred vision, seizures,sweating, numbness or tingling, little or no urine production, and slow breathing is naproxen a muscle relaxer.
What should I avoid while taking naproxen?
• Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight is naproxen a muscle relaxer. Naproxen may increase the sensitivityof your skin to sunlight is naproxen a muscle relaxer. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing whenexposure to the sun is unavoidable is naproxen a muscle relaxer.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities is naproxen a muscle relaxer. Naproxen may cause dizziness is naproxen a muscle relaxer. If you experience dizziness, avoidthese activities is naproxen a muscle relaxer.
• If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day, naproxen mayincrease the risk of stomach bleeding is naproxen a muscle relaxer.
What are the possible side effects of naproxen?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingnaproxen and seek medical treatment or call your doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· muscle cramps, numbness, or tingling;
· ulcers (open sores) in the mouth;
· rapid weight gain (fluid retention);
· seizures;
· black, bloody, or tarry stools;
· blood in your urine or vomit;
· decreased hearing or ringing in the ears;
· yellowing of your skin or eyes (jaundice); or
· abdominal cramping, heartburn, or indigestion is naproxen a muscle relaxer.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur is naproxen a muscle relaxer. Continueto take naproxen and talk to your doctor if you experience
· dizziness or headache;
· nausea, gaseousness, diarrhea, or constipation;
· depression;
· fatigue or weakness;
· dry mouth; or
· irregular menstrual periods is naproxen a muscle relaxer.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur is naproxen a muscle relaxer. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome is naproxen a muscle relaxer.
What other drugs will affect naproxen?
• Other prescription and over-the-counter drugs may increase the effectsof naproxen and cause dangerous side effects is naproxen a muscle relaxer. Tell your doctor if you are takingany of the following drugs:
· other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen(Motrin, Rufen, others), ketoprofen (Orudis, Orudis KT, Oruvail);
· other commonly used NSAIDs, including diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam),etodolac (Lodine), fenoprofen (Nalfon), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), indomethacin(Indocin), ketorolac (Toradol), nabumetone (Relafen), oxaprozin (Daypro), piroxicam(Feldene), sulindac (Clinoril), or tolmetin (Tolectin);
· aspirin and other salicylates (forms of aspirin) such as salsalate(Disalcid), choline salicylate, and magnesium salicylate (watch the aspirincontent of other over-the-counter products such as cough, cold, and allergymedicines);
· diuretics (water pills) such as hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, Hydrodiuril,others), chlorothiazide (Diuril, others), chlorthalidone (Thalitone), bumetanide(Bumex), ethacrynic acid (Edecrin), furosemide (Lasix), spironolactone (Aldactone),and amiloride (Midamor);
· anticoagulants such as warfarin (Coumadin);
· steroids such as prednisone (Deltasone);
· alcohol;
· oral antidiabetic drugs such as glipizide (Glucotrol) and glyburide(Micronase, Diabeta);
· lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid, others);
· cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral); or
· bismuth subsalicylate in drugs such as Pepto-Bismol is naproxen a muscle relaxer.
• Naproxen can also decrease the effects of other drugs, such as
· angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, used to treat highblood pressure and other conditions, such as benazepril (Lotensin) and captopril(Capoten);
· other commonly used ACE inhibitors, including enalapril (Vasotec),fosinopril (Monopril), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc),quinapril (Accupril), and ramipril (Altace); and
· beta-blockers, used to treat high blood pressure and other conditions,such as acebutolol (Sectral), metoprolol (Lopressor), propranolol (Inderal),atenolol (Tenormin), and carteolol (Cartrol) is naproxen a muscle relaxer.
• Talk to your doctor before taking naproxen if you are taking any of themedicines listed above is naproxen a muscle relaxer.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with naproxen is naproxen a muscle relaxer. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines is naproxen a muscle relaxer.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about naproxen written forhealth professionals that you may read is naproxen a muscle relaxer.
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