What are the side effects of naproxen?
Naproxen may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- constipation.
- gas.
- excessive thirst.
- headache.
- dizziness.
- lightheadedness.
- drowsiness.
- difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
Why can’t you lay down for 10 minutes after taking naproxen?
Do not lie down for at least 10 minutes after taking this drug. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. To reduce your risk of stomach bleeding and other side effects, take this medication at the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time.
Can you take naproxen with high blood pressure?
Do not use naproxen sodium if you have high blood pressure, unless your doctor has said that it’s safe. Naproxen sodium can also impair the effectiveness of common blood pressure medicines like ace inhibitors (such as Lotensin, Capoten, and Vasotec) and beta blockers (such as Coreg, Lopressor, and Corgard.)
Can naproxen cause high blood pressure?
NSAIDs can also raise your risk for heart attack or stroke, especially in higher doses. Common NSAIDs that can raise blood pressure include: Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn)
Is naproxen a blood thinner?
Individuals taking anticoagulants, for example, warfarin, (Coumadin), should avoid naproxen because naproxen also thins the blood, and excessive blood thinning may lead to bleeding.
Why should you not take naproxen?
Naproxen can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, even if you don’t have any risk factors. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG). Naproxen may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal.
Can naproxen cause blood thinning?
Is it safe to take Flanax?
For adults and children 12 years and older, take one Flanax tablet every 8 to 12 hours while symptoms last. For the first dose you may take two tablets within the first hour. Do not exceed two Flanax Pain Reliever Tablets in any 8 to 12 hour period. Do not exceed three tablets in a 24-hour period.