After feeling so ill with chest pains and shortness of breath , blurred vision and generally unwell I decided to check this medication out on this site. I had been prescribed Naproxen approx 2years ago for arthritis, I am also taking an antidepressant. I had treatment for blood clots in both lungs (albeit 40years ago. ) I was horrified when I realised that I was experiencing many of the side affects associated with Naproxen and it would appear that with my medical history I probably shouldn't have been prescribed this medication. I have now stopped taking this medication,and would appreciate some advice please.
Naproxen - how long does it take for this drug to leave your system?
Question posted by bearkins 1 on 17 Jan 2015
Last updated on 20 December 2017
Answers
balbanese
18 Jan 2015
If you stopped on your own best thing is to get with the Dr who prescribed it and get help on how to gradually reduce it properly, or this may go on for a while and possibly lead to other complications as well.
Lockep
20 Dec 2017
It wasn't a prescription medication as I mentioned above I was taking it under the OTC Name : Aleve PM
After the side effects began I read the Aleve PM bottle and realized Aleve PM is Naproxen 250 mgs. I was taking to help me with insomnia. I took Melatonin with it...
I am still suffering terribly with fever & chills, severe eye pain, severe headache pain, nausea, bruising, esophagus burning... Quit Naproxen/ Aleve PM & Melatonin over a week ago still suffering horribly.
kaismama
17 Jan 2015
We get a paper with our pills every time we get them filled. I know that 99.1% including me are guilty of not reading them, but in this case you would have known about the side effects much earlier. Naproxen would cause your blood not to clot. If you have any gi history at all its best not to take any nsaid. Im glad you found the info here helpful. Another nsaid may help you without causing the same side effects. It takes about 2.5days to be totally out of your body. If its the problem you should start noticing feeling better in about half that time tho.
kaismama
17 Jan 2015
Let us know if its the pills and you feel better, please
Lockep
18 Dec 2017
I was taking Naproxen in the form of OTC Aleve PM. ( Didn't know about or ever hear of Naproxen at the time. I needed help sleeping. I also was taking a supplement called Melatonin. My vision became blurry & I was having terrible headaches among other DANGEROUS side effects... Burning in my esophagus & stomach pain.
I researched and learned that Naproxen has dangerous and sometimes deadly side effects when taken with so many other supplements, vitamins and or OTC or prescription meds. I immediately quit both the Aleve PM (which is 250 mg of Naproxen) & the Melatonin which I learned was enhancing the effects of the Naproxen.
I learned there are so many OTC medications called something else when they are really large doses of Naproxen.
Naproxen is a very dangerous drug !! In my case I experienced an almost fatal experience when I needed emergency gallbladder surgery and almost bled to death.
I don't recommend Naproxen for anyone at anytime for any reason !!!
Just a short WARNING !!!
Being it was not a prescription medication WITH THAT CAME WITH THAT PIECE OF PAPER YOU SPOKE OF ... I was ignorant enough to think it was a safe medicine.
IT SHOULD BE BANNED FROM PHARMACY SHELVES & If it comes in prescription form banned as a prescribed medication as well.
I learned a very dangerous lesson the hard way !!!
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- Naproxen uses and safety info
- Naproxen prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Naproxen (detailed)
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