Naproxen and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Atn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 17, 2021

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I just started taking naproxen 375 mg twice a day, and at first, the pain in my hand went away. But then the side effects kicked in: nauseated, dizzy, lethargic, black stool, vomiting, headaches, and horrible neck pain. I am done with these pills. I am going back to Advil. That also worked for me, even after both my hip replacements."

• Yel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 26, 2016

For Period Pain "I have very painful cramps, nausea, vomiting, the whole works. When I was younger, I'd have to come home early from school because I took the Advil too late, or was scared to take it at all for fear it would make the pain worse or wouldn't work at all. Sometimes it worked. Sometimes it didn't. This is the case with all other pain medications I've tried to lessen my period pain. As for my 375 mg prescription Naproxen, I can say that it worked fabulously the first time I used it. But today is the third time (month) I've used it, and I'm in not-to-be-snuffed-at pain. I'm getting by with applied heat. I'm at a loss for what I should do this month and the next month and the next."

• Nat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 14, 2022

For Back Pain "I've taken naproxen in the past for period pain and migraines, and it worked well. I've been prescribed naproxen once, twice a day of 500 mg, for my lower back pain, and it's absolutely useless. Because the first dose didn't work, I tried one in the morning and two at night (I'm not recommending you do this. 1500 mg is the most you can take in a day) and still no difference. I wake up in agony, and I'm unable to move for sometimes hours. When the 'relief' finally comes on hours later, it's nothing and barely alleviates and only lasts 20 minutes. I've timed it to make sure I'm not actually losing my mind from the pain. I would not recommend naproxen for lower back pain. It's made me drowsy and nauseous and didn't help my pain at all. Because of the dosage, I can't take any other type of painkiller with them. This sucks because the doctors aren't open weekends, and I really don't want to go to A&E. I might have to. If you have severe pain, please don't let your doctor give you naproxen."

• Lil...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 1, 2012

For Pain "This is the best non-narcotic pain reliever that I've ever used. Motrin makes me throw up if I don't take it with food. It makes me nauseous even with food. Aspirin is a sugar pill for me, and Excedrin just gets me high on caffeine. This really gets rid of the pain."

• Sno...
• May 28, 2016

For Pain "I was given this by the A&E dept for multiple knee ligament rupture. Within an hour of taking: extreme vertigo, nausea, sweats, vomiting, diarrhea, and disorientation. Symptoms last for days. Don't risk it. Just take something else."

• Dai...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 22, 2018

For Period Pain "Ever since I could remember, I always had the worst period cramps. I would miss school, work, parties, you name it, for the first 2 days of my flow because the pain was just too much to handle. I threw up every month, felt weak, faint, and had a hard time even getting out of bed. A year ago, I finally decided I've had enough and do not deserve to go through this pain monthly. My doctor prescribed me Naproxen 500, and although it certainly isn't a miracle worker, I am now able to go on with my life and complete my day-to-day tasks. The discomfort is still mildly there, but I am just so happy to not be on the toilet puking each month from the severe pain. I am able to function with Naproxen, and it has helped me significantly."

• Sim...
• April 16, 2020

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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 25, 2015

For Pain "I have chronic shoulder pain for over a year. I finally got it checked out and was prescribed this. It works wonders, but makes me very nauseated. I really wish I didn't get like that."

• emm...
• July 4, 2013

For Costochondritis "Worked for pain but caused severe nausea for me."

• Anonymous
• July 4, 2008

For Period Pain "I can't swallow pills. I've tried taking them crushed, and nothing will stay down long enough to kill the pain. I'm now on liquid naproxen, and it is wonderful. Kills the pain and the nausea."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 15, 2017

For Pain "Terrible heartburn and nausea after three doses (pills). Stopped on the advice of doctor."

• Ms ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 3, 2020

For Pain "This medication makes me extremely nauseated. I’ll stick to ibuprofen."

• Ang...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 9, 2018

For Sciatica "Took 1 tablet each night for ten days. Dealt with pain, occasionally felt nausea, last night felt pain all over, from head to toe and a red blood blister appeared on the arm, plus skin sore to touch."

• Hea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 15, 2021

For Period Pain "During my period, I feel a lot of nausea and cramps, and naproxen is very good at dealing with that. Would recommend! :)"