User Reviews for Naproxen

Aleve (naproxen) for Back Pain: “I had real lower back muscle pain for two weeks. Dr gave me Cyclbenzaprine-- not good. Saw an Aleve commercial on TV, it was a back pain reliever. Within 15 minutes of taking it sharp pain was reduced dramatically. That's all I can tell you. I still am on it and have no bad comments.”

For Period Pain: “Before I got on the depo shot I was having really bad period pain also times not on my period I was hurting so bad it interfered with work and sleep my doctor proscribed me Naprosyn and it worked better than a heating pad”

For Gout, Acute: “I woke up with pain on my right toe, I have tried all home remedies and normal pain relievers like ibuprofen, paracetamol, co-codmol, anadin but still had pain and swelling on my foot for 9 days , my doctor prescribed me naproxen I took 1000mg after dinner and cannot believe within 1 hour my pain started to ease, after 6-7 hours I'm almost pain free, my pain is gone but still have some stiffness and very very minor pain on walk, I'm sure after taking 1 or 2 more dose I’ll be jumping again on my feet.”

For Pain: “Not effective at all !! Advil worked much better!!”

For Headache: “I have taken Naproxen for 31 years. Have to protect my stomach. Went to doctors, trials etc. Had daily headaches and high SED rate. I am praying my stomach and heart will be okay. I would not have been able to work and live a full life without it. I do take a prescription. You must take it on a full stomach and with Prilosec.”

For Period Pain: “Honestly had the worst experience with naproxen. 1. It seems like it takes extremely long to work. 2. I can use codeine, paracetamol and mefenamic acid together and that works way better. Over all experience it really didn't help me at all. Am I doing something wrong ?”

For Pain: “This medication makes me extremely nauseated. I’ll stick to Ibuprofen.”

For Period Pain: “I have PCOS and it makes my periods nearly unbearable. Most things don’t work but naproxen works so well. I also have ovary pains where I have cysts and it really helps them too. This is the only pain medication I’ve gotten real results from.”

For Period Pain: “I have severe period pain that's just gotten worse over the years. My doctor put me on Naproxen along with birth control for the pain, but neither of them help me a lot. Naproxen takes the edge off a little bit and worked well at first, but not so much after a few months.”

For Pain: “Listen whatever you do! If your stomach is sensitive don't take, naproxen, it had me so sick I thought I had the coronavirus!!!! Nauseous, dizziness and bad stomach cramps it was terrible+”

For Period Pain: “It really helps me very good pills, recommend to anybody who suffer with a lot of pain.Take Naproxen 500 mg pills.”

For Neck Pain: “I find Aleve very useful in eliminating muscle and neck pain. I take it only when I have pain. I never take more than one a day except for severe pain. It is a very good stable medication in my view.”

For Tendonitis: “THIS DRUG HAS RUINED MY LIFE. In fact I might be dying from The adverse effect it had on me I took it for tendonitis in my wrist. It reduced the pain but gave me a VERY SEVERE ADVERSE EFFECT. For the past 7 months my head is constant pain. I have numbness / tingling in my head. Also both of my hands developed numbness and pins and needles sensation as well. I have been to 3 neurologists and I'm trying to figure out how to undo these crippling effects that Naproxen has had on me. I can't exercise or basically do anything because it hurts my head. It feels like my head is constantly being squeezed. I also experience dizziness and vertigo if I try to be active. Be very careful if you take this drug. It has destroyed my life. Try any other anti inflammatory medication before this one. If you are on a benzo be very careful taking this medication. NAPROXEN HAS DESTROYED MY LIFE.”

Aleve (naproxen) for Headache: “I been taking Aleve since 2003. It helps releave My mingraines. This drug is a god sent.”

For Period Pain: “I had been taking naproxen before my period due to a sports injury. So when my period came I virtually did not feel ANYTHING. I only take 1 in the morning and 1 at night and I don’t feel any cramps at all. I think I’ve found my pain med for my period - it is naproxen!!”

For Sciatica: “26 years US army, then 10 years civilian working in middle east, active with kids camping travel. BUT upon retiring at 56 years young suddenly the sciatic nerve issue, pain, pain, pain and did I mention PAIN?? Doc started me on 1 pill a day of naproxen, and just like a bunch of the posts on here I was skeptical to the point of laughter................Guess what after taking three days the pain subsided..... and after 6 months it was, and two year later still is, GONE...”

For Back Pain: “I've taken prescription 500mg Naproxen twice a day everyday for 4 years. If I miss a few days my back begins to hurt. On the 1-10 scale maybe 4. If I go a week then it's a 7-8 and I can't straighten up or walk with pain. If I take 500 mg twice a day I can go all day, work hard and do it everyday. I fear where I would be without Naproxen. A few stomach problems now and then but prilosec everyday takes care of that.”

Aleve (naproxen) for Back Pain: “I've worked hard all my life. I've had disk problems in my back for 4 years now. My doctors given me this and that...but nothing really worked. I've been using Aleve now and it really takes the edge off!!!”

Aleve (naproxen) for Headache: “It has been 20 minutes and my headache still hasn't gone away but it did take my back pain away.”

For Headache: “I get headaches after I take naproxen 500mg it helps me with my carpal tunnel syndrome but those headaches start kicking in once I take 1 naproxen, tried cutting in half but yet again get those headaches.”

For Costochondritis: “naproxen gave me tinnitus and abdominal pains in just 2 days of taking it. I had 2x 250mg a day, my tinnitus hasn't recovered”

For Period Pain: “Just takes a lil long to kick in”

For Osteoarthritis: “I have been taking two 500 mg naproxen tablets per day for several years due to osteoarthritis, back & knee pain. I had no side effects for a long time, but in the last 2 years I have had issues with the skin on the back of my hands. I am a farmer, so daily work with my hands around sharp objects (like Barbed wire) is a constant. I began to get cuts and small lesions on the back of my hands that were slow to heal and then left shallow red scarring. I began researching my condition and came across "Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug-induced pseudoporphyria". Symptoms of this condition exactly describes my condition. This is listed as "a relatively rarely reported condition", and therefore not commonly listed as a side effect of taking naproxen. I have discontinued naproxen and will be meeting with my Dr. to determine another anti-inflammatory for my condition. I hope this information helps so that someone who has this problem doesn't suffer for years with it like I have.”

For Rheumatoid Arthritis: “Started having naproxen 500 mg twice a day with Omeprazole for the last five weeks it seemed to work well with my arthritis in my hands, and with my new replacement knee. I now have had to stop this medication due to stomach issues. Pain in the stomach and Tar like stools (gastric bleed?). So it os back to the Doctor to seek an alternative medicine.”

For Pain: “I was put on naproxen and had an allergic reaction later on. Complete swollen face for 6 days straight, terrible hives and a burning itch - do not recommend.”