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Naproxen and Upset Stomach: What Users Say (Page 2)

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Reviews for Naproxen

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  • Jim...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • March 8, 2022

For Herniated Disk "I was on naproxen for 11 weeks after damaging my back. From week 5, I complained of stomach issues to my GP and hospital, and I was still prescribed. I’ve been off of them now for three weeks and still have issues with my stomach being unable to relax and constantly tense. I would avoid this drug at all costs, even if the pain is bad, it’s not worth the later upset. I was still in pain throughout and still swollen throughout."

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  • Anonymous
  • January 10, 2010

Naproxen for Rheumatoid Arthritis "Killed my stomach. Never had problems before taking this, and I took Aleve with food."

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  • 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."

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  • joh...
  • March 13, 2009

Naproxen for Muscle Pain "It works great but gave me severe stomach cramps, pain, and general gastrointestinal distress."

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  • Hen...
  • March 27, 2009

For Osteoarthritis "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."

8 / 10
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  • mik...
  • September 4, 2015

For Gout, Acute "You have got to catch the attack in the early stages, 750 mg to start and 250 every 8 hours. Mind you, I get a really bad stomach with the 750 mg dose, but it really does the trick."

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  • Psy...
  • October 1, 2013

For Sciatica "Used naproxen for sciatica. Even had the prescription strength. It never upset my stomach, but didn't help with my pain."

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  • cat...
  • October 28, 2015

Naproxen for Back Pain "I started taking this per my doctor instead of Tylenol for lower back pain. I had stomach issues, could not eat, vomited, severe itching on the legs and arms."

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  • dan...
  • November 1, 2012

Naproxen for Pain "I have occasional stomach upset, but it's nice not to hurt. I take it three times a day and at night. I take it with Flexeril."

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  • Ls1...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 16, 2019

For Pain "Naproxen did not help with my pain, I've taken it for toothaches and cramps, just ended up hurting my stomach instead."

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  • dar...
  • March 16, 2009

Naproxen for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis "This medication seems to help the pain, but causes upset stomach and ringing in ears."

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  • Nah...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 23, 2016

For Sciatica "Have some serious side effects. Please Google a little bit before using. In my case, I had an upset stomach. Stopped after 3 days of use."

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  • Anonymous
  • March 9, 2012

Naproxen for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis "It caused tummy aches for my 6-year-old."

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  • ind...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 11, 2019

For Chronic Myofascial Pain "Both generic naproxen and brand name at 500 mg prescription did nothing to help with pain/inflammation and again not good for the stomach to be on too long."

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