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NaproxenOver the counter
Pronounced nah-PROX-en
Brand names: Aleve, Naprosyn
Type: NSAID pain reliever · All Pain Relief & Fever Medicines
What Naproxen is used for
- Pain relief
- Arthritis and joint pain
- Menstrual pain
- Fever reduction
◆ Kidney note
Can reduce kidney blood flow and cause kidney injury; people with kidney disease are usually advised to avoid regular NSAID use.
Common side effects
- Stomach upset
- Heartburn
- Dizziness
- Headache
Important cautions
- Can cause stomach and intestinal bleeding, especially in older adults and with alcohol or blood thinners
- Can raise blood pressure and worsen heart failure
- Avoid in the later part of pregnancy
How it comes
Tablets, capsules, liquid. This guide lists forms only — it never lists strengths or doses.
Toxicity lists: Naproxen also appears on Medicines That Can Harm the Kidneys.
Related medicines — Pain Relief & Fever Medicines
Please note: This page is a patient-education summary, not medical advice, and it deliberately contains no doses. Medicines affect everyone differently — always follow your own prescription and talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.