These tablets really help my neck and back arthritis... but I'm spending a lot of time with loose stools - will this settle down? I take 1x 250g twice a day thanks
Naproxen - Will upset stomach settle?
- Asked
- 18 Jan 2015 by smigger55
- Updated
- 19 January 2015
- Topics
- ankylosing spondylitis, diarrhea, osteoarthritis, nausea/vomiting, back pain, naproxen, stomach, tablet
4 Answers
kaismama
18 Jan 2015
Naproxen is pretty hard on the stomach. Have you taken it with food?
smigger55
18 Jan 2015
Yes.. always after food... not sure whether to stick with it or reduce dosage... thanks for reply..
SHEsevEN4
18 Jan 2015
Take Naproxen with food or milk if it upsets your stomach, it can cause ulcers and bleeding, and should not be taken for a long term, diarrhea is a rare side effect of Naproxen, I would let your Doctor what is going on. look on this sight for more information on this drug.
balbanese
19 Jan 2015
You didn't mention how long you've been taking it. also, have you reported this to your Dr?
smigger55
19 Jan 2015
Hi.. only been on it short term... thought it was just tummy upset but then put 2+2 together when it continued but I felt fine in myself... think I'll stop taking it... thanks for the replies
tonyplake
19 Jan 2015
Try Mobic instead - it is a Cox inhibitor similar to the miracle drug for pain Vioxx which was taken off the U.S. market. Mobic or Celebrex may be what you need. I don't know why doctors continue to prescribe Naproxen via RX or OTC - it is just a nasty drug always with the side effect of gastric/colon problems.
smigger55
19 Jan 2015
Thanks Tony... Ill go back and see my GP and suggest the drugs you mentioned...
Further Information
- Naproxen Information for Consumers
- Naproxen Information for Healthcare Professionals (includes dosage details)
- Side Effects of Naproxen (detailed)
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