Naproxen (EC-Naproxen)

Alternate Name: Aleve Arthritis

Description: Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that treats fever and pain. It is the generic version of several brand-name drugs including Aleve. For a supply of 60 tablets of Naproxen 500 mg, the average cost is $60. An easy way to save on your Naproxen price is to bring LowerMyRx’s free coupon card with you when picking up this medication at your local pharmacy.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Musculoskeletal Agent, Central Nervous System Agent, Analgesic, Antimigraine, Antirheumatic

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 500 MG

Warnings: Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. This medicine may cause a delay in ovulation for women and may affect their ability to have children. If you plan to have children, talk with your doctor before using this medicine. This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats that you are using this medicine, especially if you have surgery or a procedure. Call your doctor if symptoms get worse, pain lasts more than 10 days, or fever lasts more than 3 days. This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of blood clots, heart attack, stroke, or heart failureStomach or bowel problems (including bleeding, ulcers, or perforation)Liver problemsKidney problemsHigh blood pressureSerious skin reactions, including exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use this medicine during the later part of a pregnancy, unless your doctor tells you to. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, anemia, asthma, bleeding problems, high blood pressure, heart failure, a recent heart attack, or a history of stomach or bowel problems (including ulcers or bleeding). Tell your doctor if you smoke or drink alcohol.

Food Warnings: Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone., Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results., Tell any doctor or dentist who treats that you are using this medicine, especially if you have surgery or a procedure., This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert., Call your doctor if symptoms get worse, pain lasts more than 10 days, or fever lasts more than 3 days., Some medicines can affect how naproxen works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Cholestyramine, cyclosporine, digoxin, lithium, methotrexate, probenecid, sucralfateBlood pressure medicine (including ACE inhibitors, ARBs, beta blockers)Blood thinner (including warfarin)Diuretic (water pill)Medicine to treat depression (including SNRIs, SSRIs)Steroid medicineStomach medicine (including antacids), Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine., Do not use aspirin or any other NSAID medicine (including celecoxib, diclofenac, diflunisal, ibuprofen, salsalate) unless your doctor says it is okay.