pill says watson 791... help?

[rebelchik]

we got this bottle of pills.. and they say watson 791 on them.. what the heck are they.. and will they do me any good.. (wink wink)

[robo]

The pills you have are Naproxen Tab 500 MG by Watson.
Generic for: Naprosyn®

Imprint: WATSON 791
Description: white, oblong

The following info may help you to decide whether or not they will do you any good [^]

Naproxen is in a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Naproxen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
Naproxen is used to reduce pain, inflammation, and stiffness caused by many conditions, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, injury, abdominal cramps associated with menstruation, tendinitis, and bursitis.

More info at
http://naproxen.drugs.com