I recently found a large amount of Naproxen in my daughters make-up bag. Is this a form of street of drug that is being abused? Is it addictive? Why would a healthy teen be carrying so mjuch of this?
Is Naproxen 500mg a street drug?
Question posted by ldontknow on 11 Aug 2011
Last updated on 11 November 2019 by Dr Billers
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Yes. But... It is an anti inflammatory. It contains the same ingredient as Aleve but the pharmacology is slightly different. Sodium based. It effects the pain receptors of the central nervous system similarly to the way opiods do. However the pleasure centre is not at all effected. People who use it for pain find it very effective particularly people with arthritis, so, the pleasire centre of the brain may be naturally activated in some people who have been in pain for a long time and are feeling relief for the first time in a while. But to take it without being in mild to moderate pain the effect is zero. Use only as prescribed. Any increase in blood pressure or gastrointestinal discomfort should be reported to your doctor. If your doctor tells you to stop taking it return to a pharmacy. Do not flush in toilet.
Naproxen is Aleve. What she has though is prescription strength. you know how there is Ibuprofen 600 and 800 milligrams or tylenol 300, well this is just naproxen sodium 500 aka prescription strength Aleve. that's all. nothing more.
Can you get high off of it can you get can you it high off it
I don't know what a "large amount" is. naproxen has absolutely zero potential for abuse, addiction, recreation, is not a "street drug" of any kind. I could (along with many other meds) take a bottle of 300 about every 6 months though I avoid it. Prolonged use of a NSAID like naproxen (and other NSAIDS) can lead to heart problems or stroke though I would not be alarmed by that statement, it is uncommon and only with people who use mostly prescription dosages daily over a long period of time (twice the amount of the OTC naproxen). So, not to worry, relax, it is an appropiate pain reliever for headaches,after working out, aches and pains, back-ache etc - AND, it is a twice a day pill that is easier on the stomach than say ibuprofen or aspirin (both NSAIDS - non-steroidal-anti-inflamatory-drugs).
This medicine may be safe for healthy people who do not have any problems with BP but if you have issues with elevated BP, this medicine can make people develop heart disease. In my case, it caused my BP rise into levels that can cause a stroke. I only took about 3 tablets in the course of 2 days. It made me feel awful over all but most importantly, it raised my BP into dangerous levels that I had to be hospitalized. I totally reject this medicine and consider it dangerous.
@dee013 it is a dangerous drug FOR YOU. Your body does not agree with it. Does not mean it is an all round dangerous drug for everyone. (With in reason of course, all medications are dangerous when not used correctly)
Please dont assume because it didnt work for you it is bad and dangerous for everyone.
naproxen is very bad on the stomach. it warned you in the leaflet to take with food or take a protective stomach tablet before taking it.I get it for swelling in my shoulder and can feel it burn if I don't swallow it with a glass of water.
No, it is not a street drug.
Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
Naproxen is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by conditions such as arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, tendinitis, bursitis, gout, or menstrual cramps.
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