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Naproxen for Pain User Reviews (Page 3)

Brand names: Aleve, Naprosyn, Naproxen Sodium DS, Aleve Back and Muscle Pain, Flanax Pain Reliever, Anaprox-DS, EC-Naprosyn, Naprelan, Comfort Pac with Naproxen, Pamprin All Day Relief, Aflaxen, Midol Extended Relief All Day Pain Relief All Day Relief …show all brand names

Naproxen has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 94 reviews for the treatment of Pain. 51% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 35% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Naproxen

  • Young...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • February 2, 2018

"I've been using Aleve for a couple years now for my period pain. Taking one gel capsule right as I start feeling pain seems to get rid of it altogether within about 10mins! I never really trusted that drugs worked well until I used Aleve. Now, I got my last wisdom tooth pulled yesterday. The dentist suggested Tylenol (500mg)+Advil (600mg), and wrote me a prescription for percocet (which I haven't filled yet) if I'd rather that. Tried the Tylenol/Advil combo. Barely worked. Couldn't sleep and early morning I grabbed my Aleve to see if that would help... Pain is pretty much gone unless I move that area of the mouth. I love Aleve. I put 9/10 because it failed me just once with my period. (It's possible I took it too late though.)"

9 / 10
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  • neecy
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 5, 2014

Aleve (naproxen) "Toothache- took the pain away instantly. Very good for a toothache."

10 / 10
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  • Simply...
  • April 16, 2020

"Listen whatever you do! If your stomach is sensitive don't take, naproxen, it had me so sick I thought I had the coronavirus!!!! Nauseous, dizziness and bad stomach cramps it was terrible+"

1 / 10
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Frequently asked questions

  • Anonymous
  • May 8, 2009

Naprosyn (naproxen) "I use it for long-term muscle swelling and back discomfort. It works pretty good for the most part, it doesn't fix all the pain, but it definitely makes it more tolerable."

7 / 10
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  • oremus
  • May 5, 2014

Aleve (naproxen) "I became very ill taking Aleve on a routine basis. I developed an intestinal ulcer, ringing in my ears, dizziness, vision changes the list goes on. "

1 / 10
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  • Wolfe...
  • October 3, 2007

Aleve (naproxen) "We find Aleve most helpful with aches and pains."

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  • ROR
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • October 3, 2018

"I give it a "1" because "0" is not an option. This medicine has never helped me relieve any kind of pain. :{"

1 / 10
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  • Walt...
  • April 11, 2017

Aleve (naproxen) "Had my knee pop and pain was horrid. Could not walk; took 2 Aleve, then there was no pain could walk much better. Glad for such a wonderful medicine."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • March 3, 2008

"Not a very good pain killer."

3 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • March 9, 2015

"I was taking this 2x a day at 500 mg for a torn pcl knee injury. Has not done anything for the pain!"

1 / 10
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  • deda
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 20, 2012

Naprosyn (naproxen) "Does not help with my chronic pelvic pain. "

2 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 24, 2012

Naprosyn (naproxen) "Naproxen has not worked for me at all. It is just like taking Advil or Aleve. "

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 25, 2015

"I have chronic shoulder pain for over a year. I finally got it checked out and was prescribed this. It works wonders, but makes me very nauseated. I really wish I didn't get like that."

8 / 10
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  • revie...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • October 11, 2013

Anaprox-DS (naproxen) "I recommend if for girls if they have menstrual pain. It helps alot, 10-15 mins after I take the pill I feel no more pain!"

10 / 10
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  • Anony...
  • March 26, 2012

"I had 2 abscess teeth and my dentist gave me these. It took a while for it to kick in, but when it did it was better than any other thing."

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 25, 2017

"Did not relieve excruciating lower back pain from my Degenerative disc disease"

2 / 10
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  • Pamrae
  • April 20, 2008

"I use this for back pain. Helps me alot!"

10 / 10
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  • Sara
  • January 26, 2017

"I have siaticia from lower lumbar to right leg all way down . been taken this just today and I can safely say it's the bees knees. Totally fine to take and works a treat."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • May 31, 2020

"Not effective at all !! Advil worked much better!!"

1 / 10
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  • Pog
  • October 14, 2017

Aleve (naproxen) "Does nothing may as well take sugar pills"

1 / 10
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  • yamij...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 3, 2015

"Made me depressed and out of it to the point I had brain fog and was hospitalized"

2 / 10
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  • mee
  • April 25, 2008

"I have been using this for a few weeks and it really helps with my Sacroiliac joint pain."

8 / 10
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  • danie...
  • November 1, 2012

Naprosyn (naproxen) "I have occasional stomach upset but its nice not to hurt. I take it three times a day and at night. I take it with Flexeril."

6 / 10
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  • Candy
  • January 9, 2015

"Caused severe itching and hives."

4 / 10
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  • Ls1
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 16, 2019

"Naproxen did not help with my pain, I've taken it for toothaches and cramps, just ended up hurting my stomach instead."

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