is naproxen a narcotic
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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 narcotic.
• Do not crush or chew any extended-release forms of naproxen is naproxen a narcotic. Swallowthem whole is naproxen a narcotic. They are specially formulated to release slowly in your body is naproxen a narcotic. Askyour pharmacist if you do not know if you have an extended-release formulation is naproxen a narcotic.
• Watch for bloody, black, or tarry stools or blood in your vomit is naproxen a narcotic. Thesesymptoms could indicate damage to your gastrointestinal tract is naproxen a narcotic.
• If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day, naproxen mayincrease the risk of stomach bleeding is naproxen a narcotic.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities is naproxen a narcotic. Naproxen may cause dizziness is naproxen a narcotic. If you experience dizziness, avoidthese activities is naproxen a narcotic.
What is naproxen?
• Naproxen is in a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatorydrugs (NSAIDs) is naproxen a narcotic.
• Naproxen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and painin the body is naproxen a narcotic. 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 narcotic.
• Naproxen may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide is naproxen a narcotic.
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 narcotic.
• 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 narcotic.
• Naproxen is in the FDA pregnancy category B is naproxen a narcotic. This means that it is unlikelyto harm an unborn baby is naproxen a narcotic. 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 narcotic. Do not take naproxen without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant is naproxen a narcotic.
• Naproxen passes into breast milk and may harm a nursing infant is naproxen a narcotic. Do nottake this medicine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby is naproxen a narcotic.
How should I take naproxen?
• Take naproxen exactly as directed by your doctor is naproxen a narcotic. If you do not understandthese instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them toyou is naproxen a narcotic.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water is naproxen a narcotic.
• Take naproxen with milk, food, or an antacid to lessen stomach upset is naproxen a narcotic.
• Do not crush or chew any extended-release forms of naproxen is naproxen a narcotic. Swallowthem whole is naproxen a narcotic. These are specially formulated to release slowly in your body is naproxen a narcotic. Askyour pharmacist if you do not know if you have an extended release formulation is naproxen a narcotic.
• 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 narcotic. Ifyou do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can getone is naproxen a narcotic. Shake the suspension well
• Store naproxen at room temperature away from moisture and heat is naproxen a narcotic.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late is naproxen a narcotic. If morethan 2 hours have passed since the missed dose, skip it and take only your nextregularly scheduled dose is naproxen a narcotic. Do not take a double dose is naproxen a narcotic.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention is naproxen a narcotic.
• 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 narcotic.
What should I avoid while taking naproxen?
• Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight is naproxen a narcotic. Naproxen may increase the sensitivityof your skin to sunlight is naproxen a narcotic. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing whenexposure to the sun is unavoidable is naproxen a narcotic.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities is naproxen a narcotic. Naproxen may cause dizziness is naproxen a narcotic. If you experience dizziness, avoidthese activities is naproxen a narcotic.
• If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day, naproxen mayincrease the risk of stomach bleeding is naproxen a narcotic.
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 narcotic.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur is naproxen a narcotic. 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 narcotic.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur is naproxen a narcotic. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome is naproxen a narcotic.
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 narcotic. 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 narcotic.
• 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 narcotic.
• Talk to your doctor before taking naproxen if you are taking any of themedicines listed above is naproxen a narcotic.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with naproxen is naproxen a narcotic. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines is naproxen a narcotic.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about naproxen written forhealth professionals that you may read is naproxen a narcotic.
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