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Naproxen was first and originally marketed as the prescription drug Naprosyn in 1976 and naproxen sodium was first marketed under the trade name Anaprox in 1980. It remains a prescription-only drug in much of the world. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of naproxen sodium as an over-the-counter (OTC) drug in 1994, where OTC preparations are sold under the trade name Aleve. ...read more at Wikipedia

Fast Facts:

• --Naproxen is used for the reduction of moderate to severe pain, fever, inflammation and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, menstrual cramps, tendinitis, and the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea.
• --Common side effects of Naproxen are heartburn, stomach pain, nausea, constipation, headache, and dizziness.
• --Interactions with Warfarin, other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), diuretics, and corticosteroids may occur.

5 Great Resources on Naproxen

• Wikipedia: Naproxen
• MedicineNet: Naproxen
• RXList: Naproxen
• Mayo Clinic: Naproxen
• Medscape: Naproxen

5 Latest Headlines on Naproxen

• Naproxen News from Topix

What is Naproxen?

• WrongDiagnosis: Naproxen
• eMedTV: What Is Naprosyn (Naproxen)?
• 3dChem: Naproxen
• MedBroadcast: Naproxen
• WiseGeek: What is Naproxen Sodium?

What Are The Uses for Naproxen?

• Arthritis-Symptom: Naproxen Uses
• eMedTV: Naprosyn (Naproxen) Uses
• HealthCentral: Naproxen Uses
• MedlinePlus: Naproxen Uses
• RXList: Naprosyn (Naproxen) Uses

What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Naproxen?

• DrugDigest: Naproxen Side Effects
• eMedTV: Drug Interactions With Naprosyn (Naproxen)
• WebMD: Naproxen Warnings
• Merck: Naproxen Adverse Reactions
• Mayo Clinic: Naproxen Side Effects

What are the Alternatives to Naproxen?

• Excedrin
• Aspirin
• Ibuprofen
• Acetaminophen

What are the Holistic Alternatives to Naproxen?

• Acupuncture Today: Herbal Alternatives to Drugs in Pain Management
• Holistic-Online: Osteoarthritis-Herbal Remedies
• GrannyMed: Home Remedies for Headache
• HealthWise: Alternative Medicine for Pain
• HealthWorks2000: Natural Alternative to NSAIDs

Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Naproxen

• Marys Pathways: Tough Old Gal - That's Me
• Teacher Walt: The wonder drug
• Doctor Solve: Looking for pain relief? Try Naproxen.

Clinical Trials for Naproxen

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Naproxen Clinical Trials
• CenterWatch: Naproxen Clinical Trials

Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Naproxen

• HealthBoards: Naproxen for TMJ?
• eHealthForum: Naproxen = Alleve?
• DailyStrength: Naproxen
• HealthBoards: Naproxen, it's really starting to hurt my stomach, help!
• WebMD: Severe Migraine - Naproxen?

Controversy and Lawsuits about Naproxen

• Medscape: Naproxen scare overblown, says article
• MedicineNet: The Cox-2 Inhibitors Controversy
• PBS: Painkiller Problems
• DrugResearcher: Spotlight falls on naproxen

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Naproxen

• JAMA: Naproxen Articles
• PubMedCentral: Naproxen Articles
• Google Scholar: Naproxen Articles

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