Naproxen for Muscle Pain User Reviews

• Jib...
• January 20, 2016

"I have a torn shoulder tendon (rotator cuff injury) which has been causing me agonizing pain 24/7 for 6 months. Ibuprofen wasn't working, so I was given naproxen. It takes quite a while to get to work (up to an hour to kick in), but once it works, the relief is amazing. Only thing is, once it wears off (about 4-6 hours), the pain returns big time, and you're not supposed to use more than 2 tablets a day. Also, it made me ravenously hungry at the start (not so much now), so I've added a couple of kg in weight. When it doesn't work well, I take some paracetamol (acetaminophen) as well. Doesn't do anything for my headaches though and may even cause them."

• Cra...
• September 25, 2008

"This is at present a Godsend. I tore my shoulder muscles at work, nothing removed that 'sickening' inside pain, you know the one where it makes you irritable with loved ones. This has dulled the pain after an hour. I'm actually smiling and can concentrate again. Hope this helps more out there."

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

"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."

• Anonymous
• May 12, 2008

"I used naproxen when I tore a tendon in my knee, and the swelling would not go down. Naproxen works. It takes some time, but you have to be on a regular dose, and once you stop taking it, it goes back to the way it was before (at least in my case, it did)."

• Anonymous
• June 20, 2011

Naproxen "I am a 47-year-old female with a knee injury. The doctor gave me Anaprox 550 mg twice a day, and I was not able to take it. I started taking it, and on the third day, I started getting sick to my stomach, lost my appetite, and was dizzy. I cut down to 275 mg twice a day, and I still felt dizzy. This is too strong for me."

• Ter...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 1, 2020

"After stopping this medication, naproxen, I began experiencing muscle and joint pain. At times, I could hardly move without terrible pain, especially the top of my shoulder muscles and my upper arms. The back of my upper legs is so stiff it takes a moment to get up and start moving. My hands and fingers become so stiff to the point of little use of them. I explained this to my doctor, and her response was to give me another medication, this time for arthritis. Pill pusher, never mind my symptoms."

• Kar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 7, 2018

"The pharmacist offered this for joint/muscle pain, related to an unknown condition (possibly the beginning of rheumatoid or reactive arthritis). After I took 220 mg, it made me calm, painless, but I also felt kind of isolated and deeply depressed. An irrational feeling of untouchable, undefinable empty sadness. I felt very bad, could not stop the whole experience. I was happy it was the end of the day, and so I went to bed. The painkiller effect and anti-inflammatory effect was, however, very effective. It erased all my pain in my muscles. But be careful, if you are sensitive. I did not have suicidal thoughts, but I was close to it! I felt like I would watch a very sad documentary about all the bad things humans did."

• Lil...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 21, 2020

Naproxen "I was using regular Aleve for muscle, knee, and back pain, it was not helping. I tried the Aleve for muscle and back pain a year ago. This is the only thing that has helped. I have used it one pill per day ever since. I have not even worn the knee bandage since. This is for me."

• fla...
• June 27, 2008

"I use this for lower back and hip pain. It works very well on the sciatic pain I get from injury to my back and hip. The only other drug that helps is at least 800 mg of Motrin. Naproxen works for about 7 hours, while Motrin only lasts 3-4 hours. I think these basically relieve swelling pressure on the nerve column."

• Ala...
• February 26, 2017

"Previously had this prescribed to me for back pain several years ago. 500 mg twice a day, and it certainly used to take the edge off the pain. Of course, it won't eradicate the pain, it's only a mild NSAID, not an opioid. Recently, been using 500 mg per day for a week for a calf strain from a running injury. Really helped in the first 48 hours. It seems there's a few comments on here regarding allergic reactions. Allergies to aspirin and other NSAIDs are common. If you are not allergic, then I recommend naproxen as a starting point."

• Sim...
• August 8, 2015

"I pulled a muscle in my back on a Saturday. The pain was intense. Sleepless nights because of the pain. I started taking paracetamol and ibuprofen, which did help during the daytime. But once you have sleep, waking up was painful. Saw a doctor today. Now Friday. They told me to get naproxen 500 mg. Take 1 twice a day. Took one as soon as I got home. Seemed to work, but still had the pain. Slightly. Took 1 before bedtime, only to awake in pain. I will continue using them as described by my GP but now using paracetamol, too. Anti-inflammatory maybe, but not a painkiller."

• UFO...
• May 3, 2014

"375 mg, three times a day was prescribed for my severe muscle pull near the left hip. Took the first pill at dinner time Thursday. Pain subsided a bit, but the medicine apparently wears off after 8 hours, because pain woke me up at 4:15 am Friday. Took pills at 4:30 am, 12 noon, and again 8 pm. Would estimate the pain was 1/3 less during the day. Sleep was again interrupted by hip pain, there was no positioning of the knees or legs that lessened the pain. Today, Saturday, I took a pill at 7 am and will continue to dose every 8 hours. Tomorrow I have to perform a concert while standing, so I'm counting on these to pull me through. Eager to get off these pills because of their scary effect on blood pressure."

• Dav...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 23, 2016

"Had tennis elbow. Started taking naproxen. The pain started to gradually decrease after a couple of days. I also felt very tired and not much energy, falling asleep in the day. I stopped taking then, it really drained me."

• Mar...
• August 31, 2015

"Took this for a pain I have in my wrist. Don't have arthritis. I'm 15. It's supposed to stop the swelling and pain on the palm of my hand, but it's done nothing except give me all the possible side effects. It's affecting my daily routines, so yeah. Not good at all, really. It's a 0/10."

• Nat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 21, 2018

"Got given it after I popped my knee out of place. Doctor didn't know what was wrong but causing me so many problems after. I'm aching and hurting all over. My hands hurt, yesterday I couldn't even move my wrist, my feet and ankles hurt, depressed, etc. I stopped taking it, feel less sad, but I'm still aching."

• Ros...
• March 13, 2015

"I was introduced to naproxen sodium a couple of years ago, and it worked great for muscle pain. However, recently I took some for neck pain and instantly went into severe anaphylactic shock. While on the highway, luckily my fiancé."

• SLU...
• September 3, 2014

Naproxen "I have MS and have been taking Naprelan CR 750 mg every morning for approx. 2 years. I take it every morning, and within minutes, I can move. My co-pay used to be $45, we changed health insurance, and now it's $250. I don't know what I am going to do now. I cannot afford this."

• Dru...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 7, 2022

"I had pain in my arm from the gym, so was prescribed naproxen. I took 7 or 8 tablets and had the weirdest nightmares, and now, 10 days later, frequent urination. Can't even get a proper night's sleep. Terrible drug. NEVER AGAIN will I take it! Caused pain in my lower abdomen."

• Anonymous
• July 18, 2021

"Since taking naproxen, I have had terrible leg pain in my calves and back of upper thighs. It was agony getting up from a chair. I had been taking them for 3 weeks and have now stopped, and my leg pain is easing."

• joh...
• March 13, 2009

Naproxen "It works great but gave me severe stomach cramps, pain, and general gastrointestinal distress."

• Cos...
• May 27, 2015

Naproxen "Works well in the long term, not for immediate pain relief."

• lat...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 22, 2014

Naproxen "I was prescribed 500 mg 4 times a day. I feel no pain and am able to work."

• Jac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 19, 2019

"I have taken naproxen today for neck pain, it is really effective, took away pain so I can focus."

• mj0...
• February 9, 2011

"I have been taking naproxen for a long time. I just found out from my cardiologist that it is causing my high blood pressure. It can damage the kidney and liver."

• Pul...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 26, 2019

"Pulled an intercostal while working out. One week on naproxen 500 mg twice a day and I was back to going to the gym lightly in the second week while still taking it. Fully recovered after three weeks."