Can naproxen cause long term damage?

Naproxen can cause an ulcer in your stomach or gut if you take it for a long time or in big doses. There’s also a small risk that people taking very big doses for a long time may get heart failure or kidney failure. It’s best to take the lowest dose that works for the shortest possible time.

What is a potential serious side effect of naproxen?

Serious side effects

• chest pain.
• shortness of breath or trouble breathing.
• weakness in one part or side of your body.
• difficulty speaking.
• swelling of the face or throat.
• high blood pressure.
• bleeding and ulcers in your stomach and intestines, with symptoms such as: stomach pain. bloody vomit. blood in your stool.

How long does it take for naproxen to get out of your system?

Official Answer. After taking your last dose of naproxen it should be out of your system within 93.5 hours. Naproxen has an elimination half life of 12 to 17 hours. This is the time it takes for your body to reduce plasma drug levels by half.

Is it OK to take NSAIDs everyday?

Key Points in Making the NSAID Decision You should never take any over-the-counter medicine regularly without discussing it with your doctor. Most over-the-counter painkillers should not be used for more than 10 days. Like any medicine, over-the-counter and prescription NSAIDs have side effects.

Why should you not take naproxen?

Naproxen can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, especially if you use it long term or take high doses, or if you have heart disease. Even people without heart disease or risk factors could have a stroke or heart attack while taking this medicine.

What can I take instead of naproxen?

Diclofenac sodium and aceclofenac are similar in efficacy to naproxen. Etodolac is comparable in efficacy to naproxen; it is licensed for symptomatic relief of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Can I stop taking naproxen suddenly?

Despite the risks associated with taking NSAIDs daily, people who have been taking NSAIDs daily for long periods of time should not stop taking them abruptly. The body’s reaction to such a cutoff could make blood clots more likely, adding to the risk of heart attack or stroke.

Can naproxen cause withdrawal symptoms?

NSAID Withdrawal Increased swelling may increase your pain again, which can have secondary withdrawal consequences. You may experience anxiety simply because new pain tends to have this effect.

Can I take naproxen every day for arthritis?

People can try taking 550 mg of naproxen sodium every 12 hours and may increase it to 825 mg if needed. The daily dose should not exceed 1,375 mg.

Which is better for joint swelling naproxen or ibuprofen?

Two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies comparing naproxen to ibuprofen for osteoarthritis of the knee, looked at both drugs for one week, at OTC (lower) doses, and found that both drugs were effective at lowering pain.