Naproxen User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Lul...
• October 8, 2008

For Osteoarthritis "I have been using naproxen 500 mg for a heel spur, and it turns out it is working on my kneecap arthritis. I eat well and then take the pill with milk so as not to kill the lining of my stomach. This pill is a wonder drug for treating arthritis, especially on the kneecap. I will have to tell my doctor when I see him for my last Orthovisc injection. It has made a huge difference for me."

• Ske...
• April 20, 2019

For Back Pain "Been taking naproxen for 4 years, always helps me with my herniated disc when it bulges. I have a history of taking codeine, Vicodins, tramadol, etc. All those pills do is take away your sense of pain that goes to your brain instead of actually healing it. I have a broken leg with 30 screws and my shoulder too. Take my advice in what helps - naproxen takes time but will heal whatever you have, plus it's a non-narcotic, will pass any drug test. I've been working for 8 years in a plant operating all sorts of stuff, without this medication, I would be in bed collecting disability. Naproxen is the best."

• Use...
• October 1, 2019

For Back Pain "Told my doctor naproxen does not work for me. He said yes, it will... pain before was 7-8 out of 10, now after taking it, pain still 7-8 out of 10. I have been up for heading towards 48 hours without sleep due to excessive pain and discomfort. Disappointment cannot begin to describe... this medication was useless the past two times it was prescribed to me, and here I am again with a useless prescription and no pain relief. I may need to find a doctor that listens to their patients."

• tin...
• July 7, 2015

For Period Pain "I have tried everything, but only with this painkiller can I function on the first day of my period. I still feel a little pain, but it's bearable. I can go to work. Until I discovered this drug, I was, every month, a minimum of one day in bed, vomiting, screaming, and crying. Other pills never helped this much."

• Anonymous
• August 18, 2008

For Headache "This is a great drug. It is fast-acting and effective. I get severe migraines, and this drug works really well. It stops it in its tracks, which is a blessing to me, as some of my migraines last 3 days."

• Lam...
• April 4, 2016

Naproxen for Sciatica "Had been on prescription-strength Naproxen for 6 days before I decided I didn't feel a benefit. Took nothing for 2 days and then bought Aleve 220 mg per pill and took 2. Not sure what the difference was, but have noticed more relief from the constant discomfort while walking."

• zub...
• September 21, 2016

For Gout, Acute "I get gout in both big toe joints a couple of times per year and have always been too busy to go to the doctor. I started off having tablets from friends who suffer from gout and tried a few different types that they had been prescribed and always kept on standby! The best one I've found (and I've suffered for several years now) was naproxen. My friends would give me a few pills and they would relieve it every time. Some other NSAIDs did not work at all. After doing a bit of research, I discovered that naproxen is a prescription drug. However, it is contained in Feminax Ultra, which is sold over the counter for period pain only. I always keep a pack near me and take 4 pills as soon as I feel it starting. Works every time."

• Roj...
• January 9, 2016

For Headache "For the very first time EVER, a medication worked for my migraine. My carrier would not cover the originally prescribed medication, so Dr. ordered naproxen and sumatriptan. I took it, not expecting much, but I was wrong. My migraine felt like day 3 of a migraine. I could not believe it. I have had migraines for over 30 years, and nothing has ever, ever made any difference. I carry them both with me everywhere!"

• MsE...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 1, 2015

For Headache "I was suffering from the common cold and had symptoms of dry cough, congested sinuses, large headache, slight ear pain, sore throat, and muscle pain in my knees and gluteus maximus. I couldn't eat anything either and at times felt like vomiting. Also, I would wake up in the middle of sleeping, mumbling from my symptoms and pain. And, I would sleep long hours, and no sleep was enough for me. Taking naproxen 220 mg and sleeping that night, I felt 10 times better. The headache was gone, and so was the muscle pain. I slept well that night. I feel like I could do the usual tasks (including eating) now."

• lim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 11, 2015

For Sciatica "I'd had sciatica for 6 weeks before the doctor prescribed naproxen 250 mg twice a day. I have been taking it for two weeks. Can't say much relief for things like walking, but a little for when at rest, and can now at least sleep on the affected side."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 29, 2019

For Back Pain "Would only recommend taking naproxen if you’re in extreme pain. It works for that very well. But I had a horrific experience with the side effects of naproxen (OTC). An hour after taking it, I felt stranger than I have in my entire life: dizzy, sweating profusely, lightheaded, and sort of as if the room was spinning, felt the need to run to the bathroom, but nothing happened. Spent that night feeling chilled and bizarre with a pounding heart and severe anxiety. Exactly a week later, and I still feel very anxious and lightheaded at times. It took several days for most of the side effects to go away. Can still feel it seven days later. Worked well for my mom’s shoulder pain but gave her strange side effects too."

• Kit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 24, 2019

For Period Pain "Naproxen is excellent for period pain. I have a heavy 5-day flow with excruciating cramps. I read a study about higher doses of naproxen being taken a few days before your period starts as a way to reduce flow. Well, it worked for me! Days before I'm scheduled to start my period, I take 880 mg of naproxen once a day for no more than 2 days. It reduced my period significantly. By day 3, there's hardly any bleeding at all. I'm no longer bed-bound or writhing in pain and can enjoy my day. I wish I had known about it sooner."

• Pin...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 29, 2014

Naproxen for Osteoarthritis "I have severe osteoarthritis, my fingers twisted, my knees have had 1 replacement. The other needs one, my hips, my feet, and back. I find Aleve gel caps work better than my Voltaren. I also use oxycodone to help me with severe pain."

• Tho...
• August 25, 2015

For Back Pain "I've had spinal stenosis in my lumbar area with resultant localized and sciatic pain for over thirty years now (just turned 70... decided I was getting to be way too old to be a junkie... got addicted to opiates 25 years ago). After the VA helped me through opiate-replacement therapy, I got off even the Suboxone two months ago. Clean the first time in 30 years. I take naproxen as needed, but think I need to be on a regular daily twice-a-day dose of 500 mg naproxen to keep the low back pain down. I must be a real wuss! I read all the entries above about people nearly vomiting or passing out from the pain! My own pain is nowhere near that level, but I hate pain of any kind, so try to avoid even aching low back. Naproxen helps."

• Nor...
• August 11, 2013

Naproxen for Pain "Had a pain in the left knee develop rather quickly. I am 70, and the doctor said it was most likely arthritis. Prescribed Naprosyn, and it worked very well for that knee. I have a bad right knee also that has been bad for 30 years and is getting worse. I hoped it would too get some relief, but it has not. Curious about that. No noticeable side effects."

• Van...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 9, 2016

For Period Pain "Doctor prescribed me naproxen sodium since I have endometriosis, and it helps my cramps a lot. My cramps before were so bad they made me stay in bed and made me nauseous. This stops/slows the cramps, thus eliminating all my other period pains. Definitely recommend this to other women with the same problem."

• rbw...
• December 2, 2009

For Gout, Acute "2 OTC naproxen (Aleve) every 8 hours starting with the onset of a gout attack with pain; then 2 Aleve every 12 hours for 3 days, or until pain is gone; reduce to 1 Aleve every 12 hours as soon as possible. NOTE: This works great for acute control of pain, but be SURE to see your MD about starting you on Allopurinol to markedly reduce chances of getting gout attacks (reduces uric acid excess)."

• Mus...
• June 20, 2016

For Sciatica "Was originally given naproxen for dental pain, but didn't use it all. I read the leaflet and saw it helps nerve pain as my sciatica flared up again, now lasting ten weeks onward. I took one yesterday and one today, and it's eased quite a bit. My worst time is when I get up, I'm hobbling around on one leg until the nerve settles. Still get the pins and needles in my foot and leg, but the naproxen seems to ease the actual pain and relax the nerves. It does not make the pain go away but just relaxes it. It works for some and not for others, but I guess the same with all medicines. I have tried to manage without painkillers and didn't want to end up reliant on them, but it's that or having severe pain 24/7. London, UK, don't pay for meds covered via other conditions."

• Mon...
• December 15, 2016

Naproxen for Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have R.A., and I was skeptical at first, but I was in so much pain in my wrist and hand I wanted to scream. Well, I took a 250 mg Aleve, and it took 2 hours to kick in, but I must say thank goodness for Aleve. I still feel a small amount of discomfort, but it's nothing that will interfere with my day. I recommend this. Normally, I take Tylenol, but I think I like Aleve better. My first time taking it. Put it this way, it won't hurt to try, and I'm glad I did."

• nf1...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 16, 2013

Naproxen for Pain "I have a rare, incurable disease called Neurofibromatosis (Type 1). With this condition, pain is an everyday thing, especially back pain because I have scoliosis (a curve of the spine; side effect of NF1). In the past, I would take 3 Ibuprofen, which had very little effect. Just yesterday, I switched to Aleve; those first two pills really made a difference. My pain went away about an hour later and it worked a lot faster than the other medicines I've taken. Thank you, Aleve!"

• Bub...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 24, 2019

For Muscle Pain "I have arthritis. I have been taking naproxen for a few months, two 500 mg tablets a day. But I have had terrible muscle pain in the calves at the back of both legs, and could hardly walk, so I stopped then, and it seems to be better."

• Tom...
• February 2, 2021

For Pain "I’ve been using naproxen tablets for three months until one night I was sick, my vomit had red blood in it and blood that was a real black color, and I had stomach cramps. I saw my doctor, and he said I have had a bleed in the stomach to come off the tablet straight away. The naproxen tablets had caused a bleed. I am now on another lot of tablets to repair my stomach. Stay away from these tablets, do not use."

• fro...
• April 18, 2008

For Period Pain "I have been using naproxen 500 mg for at least 8 years. I find this product very helpful for period pain, although if you take it too late, it sometimes takes up to an hour to relieve the pain, but when it goes, it takes a long time to come back. I haven't had any side effects or none that I've noticed."

• tm6...
• April 26, 2011

Naproxen for Back Pain "Really good at back pain relief, but after extended use, I have 2 ruptured discs. My skin started to tear easily, but I was in my 30s at the time. So I don't use it for long periods, but occasional usage is fine."

• Jul...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 24, 2015

For Pain "Taking for all over pain and arthritis from car crash. After suffering for 14 years of spine, knee, neck, and wrist pain, I was on tramadol and co-codamol but was bedridden nearly every day. NHS changed me onto naproxen, and I could potter about doing housework after three doses of 500 mg with co-codamol. I couldn't believe the difference after all the years of suffering! Hopefully, get back to the old me in no time. Looking forward to all the ups and not so many downs."