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Naproxen for Bursitis User Reviews

Brand names: Aleve, Naprosyn, Naproxen Sodium DS, Anaprox-DS, Naprelan, Aleve Back and Muscle Pain, Flanax Pain Reliever, EC-Naprosyn, All Day Relief, Comfort Pac with Naproxen, Pamprin All Day Relief, Aflaxen Midol Extended Relief All Day Pain Relief …show all brand names

Rating: 5.5

Naproxen has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 4 reviews for the treatment of bursitis. 25% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 25% reported a negative experience.

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • July 1, 2015

"I was prescribed Naproxen 500 mg for my bursitis behind my knees in both legs. I am a college athlete and was having many problems performing at the necessary level with the pain in my legs-Naproxen helped immensely. Felt very nauseous if I did not take this medication on a full stomach!"

7 / 10
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  • non...
  • September 19, 2009

"I've had frequent steroidal shots in my shoulder for bursitis, but my doctor recommended trying naproxen sodium instead this visit. I am very pleased with the pain relief, as long as I remember to take it!"

9 / 10
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  • Nan...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • August 8, 2021

"I have extreme pain from bursitis in my hips, especially at night. Naproxen alone has not been very effective for me. Aspercreme in combination with the naproxen has offered some slight relief when it wakes me up. Because I also have arthritis in my back, I’ve tried ibuprofen and acetaminophen with very minimal relief. Ibuprofen is probably most effective, but I avoid taking ibuprofen long-term."

5 / 10
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  • Dav...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 14, 2020

"I have very painful bursitis in my shoulder. Tried taking Aleve for two days, and it did nothing."

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