Naproxen for Costochondritis User Reviews
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- Kel...
- August 23, 2017
Naproxen "Been taking 800 mg of ibuprofen three times a day for 12 days per doc's order with little relief for costochondritis and back pain. Getting pretty bummed out, so decided to try Aleve (not generic - the time release isn't the same), and within hours had relief. Finally able to sit comfortably!"
- Kal...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 6, 2024
"Have had fits with costochondritis over the past couple years, always took ibuprofen or Advil and just rode through the pain, but finally looked into and tried naproxen, and it immediately took all of my pain away. Seeing lots of costochondritis patients say naproxen works best for them, and that's certainly true for me, although it definitely raises my blood pressure a bit."
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- EdJ...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- February 16, 2023
"Always have naproxen on hand. I suffer from ankylosing spondylitis, which is relieved by following a low-starch diet, but I still get costochondritis, originally caused by taking ibuprofen (horrible drug). I never have any side effects with naproxen - my go-to wonder drug for inflammation - great for menstrual pain too. I live in the UK (where prescriptions are not free unless you are on benefits or elderly) and don't like going to my GP, where I’m only getting 250 mg, so I buy them online."
- S C...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- April 8, 2024
"I've been incredibly unlucky having costochondritis for about 3 ½ years now. After Dr's dismissing me for years and chalking it up to anxiety (what a joke), I was told I have costochondritis and was given Naproxen. I would say it works maybe 50% of the time for me. When I have really bad episodes, or feel like I'm about to have one, I take one 500mg. At first, I thought it was helping but now I wonder if it's working at all and maybe just giving a placebo effect."
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- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 4, 2022
"I've had costochondritis for several years now (on and off) and ibuprofen has always gotten rid of the pain, until 24th Feb 2022. The pain lasted for over a week, and I had to call the doctor as I couldn't even sleep for more than two hours at a time, it was that painful. He prescribed me naproxen (never taken it before) and said they might have side effects, but I've never had side effects from any medication. I took one tablet along with omeprazole, and the pain is actually getting easier to manage. The omeprazole was to prevent ulcers in my stomach, as naproxen does this, also, the stomach can get a bleed and all sorts of stuff can happen through taking naproxen. I live in the UK, so I never paid for this prescription."
- JAM...
- February 25, 2009
Naproxen "It helps a lot. Try to avoid prolonged use. Side effects can be severe."
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- sha...
- February 3, 2012
Naproxen "It took a few weeks before I felt any difference in my chest pain, but it helps relieve some of the pain, so I could lay down and sleep at night."
- Jac...
- June 18, 2015
Naproxen "I have had costochondritis for two months now. I have found that my body best responds to naproxen and Toradol/ketorolac. These have both been prescribed to me after my success with Flanax (naproxen)."
- Mar...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 9, 2021
"Script completely cured me of costochondritis after almost a year of tests, being misdiagnosed, and doctors guessing. No side effects since I took it after breakfast and dinner daily, 12 hours apart."
- emm...
- July 4, 2013
"Worked for pain but caused severe nausea for me."
- Mr ...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 31, 2022
Naproxen "I have been diagnosed with costochondritis a week ago, and I started using Aleve, and my chest pain is gone. I have to take a pill every 12 hours."
- TKM...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 24, 2020
"Naproxen gave me tinnitus and abdominal pains in just 2 days of taking it. I had 2x 250 mg a day, my tinnitus hasn't recovered."
- Mad...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 23, 2015
"Costochondritis following bronchitis infection, taking naproxen for three months, no change."
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Naproxen "I've been diagnosed with costochondritis for 2 years now. I have other joint issues, along with military neck and tendinitis. Nothing has worked as well and effectively as Aleve. I take anywhere from 220 to 500 mg when needed. All my aches and pains subside, and I can move about freely, even with nerve damage. I am so thankful for Aleve!"