My daughter has been prescribed Paracetamol with codeine and Naproxen for severe pain. She was told that she could take diclofenac as well if still in pain?
Can a person take diclofenac and naproxen at the same time?
Question posted by chambly on 8 Nov 2013
Last updated on 19 March 2020
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Bruce Cepuran
19 March 2020
Taking naproxen and diclofenac for four month what other problem could be caused in the body besides the stomach
masso
20 March 2020
Concomitant use of more than one nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) at a time may increase the potential for serious gastrointestinal toxicity including inflammation, bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the esophagus, stomach, or intestines. These events can occur at any time during NSAID use, with or without warning symptoms. The risk is dependent on both dosage and duration of therapy. Patients with a prior history of peptic ulcer disease and/or GI bleeding have a greater than 10-fold increased risk of developing a GI bleed during NSAID use compared to patients without a history. Additional risk factors include old age, alcohol use, smoking, and poor general health status.
MANAGEMENT: Concomitant use of more than one NSAID at a time should generally be avoided. Patients treated with an NSAID should be advised to take it with food and to immediately report signs and symptoms of GI ulceration and bleeding such as severe abdominal pain, dizziness, lightheadedness, and the appearance of black, tarry stools. The selective use of prophylactic anti-ulcer therapy (e.g., antacids, misoprostol, proton pump inhibitors) may be considered in high risk patients.
No other interactions were found between your selected drugs. This does not necessarily mean no other interactions exist. Always consult your health care provider.
https://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=11-2744,718-0,1690-0,869-0
kaismama
8 Nov 2013
Its not a good idea, That's allot of irritation to the stomach. Are they giving her enough naproxen? What kind of pain is she taking it for?
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