Naproxen for Osteoarthritis User Reviews (Page 2)

• Cat...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 12, 2023

"I started taking naproxen in 1992. I'd take 2 in the morning, 2 at noon or so, and 2 at bedtime for years, then increased the dosage to a 500 mg prescription morning and night. I have taken over-the-counter naproxen for years, then I started prescription naproxen. Doctors tried to switch me to other meds, even injections, and nothing has ever come close to taking away the pain other than naproxen. I always had stomach issues and acid reflux… I was addicted. I weaned myself off of it in 2022. Now I have pains and don’t sleep well at all. I started having heart issues in 2022 also… the doctor hasn’t said it’s from naproxen, but my whole family has heart issues, so I suspect hereditary, but who knows. Anyway, I love naproxen because it effectively eliminates most of my pain and allows me to live a relatively pain-free life. Nothing has ever compared to the relief it provides. However, since I haven't taken naproxen in a while, I can tell that it affects my stomach. I experience acid reflux as a result."

• nap...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 1, 2023

"Omg. What a horrible drug. I was prescribed this along with lamproserol to ease my osteoarthritis pain in my upper back. I only took them for three days. It gave me the worst heartburn ever and terrible acid reflux. I will never take them again."

• Maz...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 26, 2021

"I have taken 2-3 Naproxen 500 mg weekly for about 7 years for osteoarthritis in my feet, knees, and back, and can honestly say if it wasn’t for Naproxen, I don’t think I would be mobile. I limit my tablets to avoid any side effects, and they really ease the pain. After a couple of days, I start feeling pain and stiffness and can hardly walk, so I know my next tablet is due. I think they are a great pain reliever. I am 73 and on good days very active…thank you, Naproxen."

• Bar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 10, 2022

"Naproxen 500 mg twice daily was the first medication to give me relief. The pain stopped, the itching stopped, I felt great! I am medication sensitive, so I was pleasantly surprised. After about two weeks, my eyesight became blurry. In one eye, my dry macular degeneration changed to wet. I am now receiving shots in my eye. The retina doctor does believe the progression was caused by the medication. I can no longer take it, still need relief and miss this."

• Kit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 9, 2024

"Osteoarthritis, knees. Couldn't sleep through pain and prescribed naproxen three times daily. A wonder pill for the pain, but I only take it as required after hearing about the various side effects. Good, if you can use it with caution."

• Par...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 31, 2017

"I have mild arthritis, which gives me pain primarily in my hands, wrists, and ankles. I take (2) 220 mg naproxen sodium before I walk 9 holes of golf in western PA, which involves serious hills. I think it definitely helps me but wonder how long before I anticipate golfing I should take the naproxen sodium: 1 hour, 2 hours, 4 hours?"

• cri...
• April 12, 2016

Naproxen "Dear Aleve, Your packaging is a total fail. I had to take the pliers to the bottle to get into it (it's very accommodating now). Then I had to take my contacts out and hunt for some reading glasses to see how many pills to take for a dose. The newly swallowed pills have not yet worked on the pain, so I have no way of deciding - at this point - if your product is worth the bother."

• fre...
• December 4, 2009

Naproxen "I take one Aleve in the morning, one at night and can't believe the relief I've experienced from painful, arthritic knees."

• san...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 1, 2014

Naproxen "This is an excellent pain medication as well as an anti-inflammatory. I take 500 mg twice a day and had no adverse side effects."

• Bos...
• March 10, 2011

"I've used naproxen sodium for five years (500 - 1000 mg daily as needed) with no side effects. I am 66 years old."

• 194...
• December 11, 2008

Naproxen "I can certainly tell a difference when I don't take Naprosyn. I take 500 mg twice a day if needed."

• Pop...
• August 14, 2014

"Took my first 500 mg pill last night after supper, really feel good this morning, no pain when sleeping. Will post again in a week to update."

• Hen...
• March 27, 2009

"This drug works very well on alleviating the osteoarthritis pain, but once in a while, I get a side effect. Specifically, it is stomach upset, and randomly it is a metallic taste in my mouth."

• Anonymous
• October 7, 2009

Naproxen "Helped the inflammation and pain, but gave me insomnia."

• Caz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 29, 2019

"I'm currently taking naproxen for my joint pain, but it's not helping me at all. I feel the same."

• Ros...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 30, 2013

Naproxen "Takes away swelling from knee post-surgery."

• pud...
• March 12, 2008

Naproxen "My Dr. prescribed Naprelan for me on March 10th. By March 12th, my condition had improved 85%!!! Ladybugluv"

• Les...
• December 6, 2009

Naproxen "Did its job, but made me lethargic."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 7, 2012

Naproxen "Works great. No noticeable side effects. Cost is pretty high, but my insurance covers it."

• Anonymous
• March 2, 2008

"Naproxen has helped my pain a lot. Just remember to take it with food."

• boo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 22, 2015

Naproxen "If you have any kind of stomach problems, these kinds of medications aren't for you. It only relieved about 10-20% of my pain and hurt my stomach in the process."

• Anonymous
• February 10, 2009

"Effective 12-hour pain medicine but caused significant long-term gastrointestinal disruption."

• Pee...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 6, 2019

Naproxen "Gouty arthritis: fair. Arthritic shoulder: good."

• Anonymous
• January 21, 2012

Naproxen "Works great. Love it."

• Anonymous
• January 9, 2012

Naproxen "Works great. Take it once a day and I'm done. Cost is outrageous, though."