Naproxen for Sciatica User Reviews (Page 2)
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 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 49 reviews for the treatment of Sciatica. 51% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 37% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Naproxen
- edwar...
- April 2, 2016
"Been on straight codeine 7 years 12 daily just came a habit. In the end til today I crunched up bad enuough to almost drop my 3month old baby...hubby had to come home from work practically lift me in the car to the docs...ended up gtn a cordisone injection plus norflex and naproxen omg am so relaxed right now first time in years."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- May 22, 2023
"Naproxen 500 mg (strong) works well on sciatica. It seems that many go to Aleve low-dose. Dosage matters. I was taking Tylenol 3 which helped somewhat but didn't take the pain away. Naproxen's high strength works well."
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- Natur...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 18, 2022
"I had terrible sciatica, I use to wake up and be stuck as it was too excruciating moving anything! Never had pain like it!! These definitely do work albeit at a hefty cost to the gut!! So after a few days I noticed I would feel very sick if I didn’t eat any food which I thought I just had a bug and carried on. Month later and I was having terrible diarrhoea to the point I was referred to gastroenterologist who then sent me for a colonoscopy. During the colonoscopy everything was fine until he got to the end where you could visually see the inflammation at the Terminal Eleum which is where the small intestine joins the large and the first thing he asked me is “Do you take NSAID’s?” As soon as I heard that it all clicked! He took biopsies as he thought I may have Crohn's disease. Test came back negative but now I know the Naproxen was the culprit as soon as I stopped things slowly started to recover but it took a long time. ALWAYS TAKE THIS DRUG ON A FULL STOMACH!!"
- Lizzy
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- March 21, 2022
"I have put up with sciatica pain in thigh for the last 4 weeks. It was so bad sitting down getting up was debilitating and extremely painful. I took one 500mg naproxen and I feel like I can walk on water it's blissful with no pain. Worth putting up with the side effects for relief."
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- Anonymous
- September 14, 2021
Aleve (naproxen) "I had to quit using due to swelling in my right leg and feet ( Edema). Went away several days after discontinuation of use. Went back on two more times but same problem occurred again. I now alternate Ibuprofen with Acetaminophen with no side affects except occasional constipation."
- Harsha
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 26, 2021
Naprosyn (naproxen) "I tried Naprosyn 500 mg.. not worked.. Take mobizax (diclofenac+chlorzaxazone )1-0-1, mecocel pg (methylcobalamine1500mg+pregablin75mg SR)0-0-1.@7PM.. RABICEL DSR (OR) ANY GASTRIC TABLET BEFORE FOOD 1-0-1.. This is very effective sciatica medicine thanks. If you are still facing problems kindly visit your doctor."
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- emily
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- December 25, 2021
"I have been taking Naproxen for severe menstrual cramps for about 5 years now. It helps relieve lower back pain and loosen pain in my abdomen. I just recently started experiencing sciatic nerve pain. I’ve seen a chiropractor. Stretched. Hot-tub. Exercise in pool. Heat. Ice. I cannot lay down at night and have been sleeping upright for 2 weeks now. I’ve become desperate for relief and sleep. I took one of my naproxen 500 one night and have never felt more relieved. However, since I’ve been taking it for so long, I’ve noticed a slight tolerance and stomach sensitivity. Take it only when you really need it."
- Cmatc...
- November 8, 2011
Naprelan (naproxen) "Sciatica pain since June. October started Naproxen 500 and obvious changes. No pain from back to calf, can stand for longer periods of time without pain and leg numbness. Very happy. "
- Cabqeen
- January 30, 2011
Naproxen Sodium DS (naproxen) "Naproxen works pretty well, except that it tends to wear off well before the next dose is due. It works for about 8 or 9 hours and then begins wearing off."
- Anonymous
- May 19, 2009
"It works phenomenally. However, 2 a day doesn't keep the pain away for 24 hours."
- JSF
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 24, 2016
Aleve (naproxen) "Save your money. Might as well take a baby aspirin. Extra strength Advil Liquid Gels, or Tylenol Arthritis work 10 times better."
- Psyat...
- October 1, 2013
"Used Naproxen for sciatica. Even had the prescription strength. It never upset my stomach but didn't help with my pain. "
- Anonymous
- August 24, 2019
"Pointless doesn’t touch pain"
- Smily
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 24, 2018
"Please be aware cause extreme bleeding inside your body do not take unless I absolutely have to does not even help with pain like it's supposed to"
- Dave
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 2, 2023
Aleve (naproxen) "Took 2 for 45 days and back was great. Have not had any issues since (7 years). Occasional recurrence but mostly sciatica is gone."
- Linda...
- October 23, 2015
"Don't feel any difference with this medication 2 tablets 1 in morning 1 at night doesn't work for me at all 250mg"
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 24, 2016
"Started with constant diarrhoea after taking Naproxen for 4weeks. Had a Colonoscopy and samples taken showed early stages of Microscopic Colitis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Not happy."
- Dodo
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 3, 2021
Aleve (naproxen) "Took Aleve 3 hours ago and still in pain. On blood thinner so I can't take more. No relief"
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 24, 2023
"After being in the ER writhing in pain, the Toradol worked IV. The 500mg Aleve is working. No amount of narcotics helped at all. Amazing."
- Nahidxy
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 23, 2016
"Have some serious side effects. Please google a little bit before using. In my case i had upset stomach. Stopped after 3 days of use"
- TJano
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 15, 2022
"Naproxen 500mg doesn't even touch the pain. I take it twice a day but it doesn't even dull the pain. Sciatic nerve pain is like nothing I've ever been through."
- Angie
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 9, 2018
"Took 1 tablet each night for ten days. Dealt with pain, occasionally felt nausea, last night felt pain all over, from head to toe and red blood blister appeared on arm, plus skin sore to touch."
- Cathie...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 5, 2023
Naprelan (naproxen) "Naprelan is very reliable for all sorts of pains I have. I primarily use it for back pain or Stacia. I also use it for all body aches too."
- Scooter
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- February 20, 2021
"Naproxen doesn't even touch the pain. I use flexeril for muscles and Neurontin for the pain."
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"I have been taking naproxen on and off for years.Usually for back pain.It is the best treatment I have received .After 3 weeks of sciatica I started taking it again.This time it has helped,but I have a funny taste in my mouth and my mouth feels sore,my lips are slightly swollen as well.I will leave it off for a while and see if it feels better. I have anaphylaxis if I eat gelatine, does anyone know if it contains any?."