Naproxen Aleve Dangers And Side Effects
Naproxen or Aleve, a popular painkiller used by thousands of Canadians is being linked to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. This is really strange to the medical community because most anti-inflammatory drugs like Naproxen (Aleve) and ibuprofen (Motrin) were thought to reduce the risk of heart attack by making platelets less sticky and reducing the risk of a blood clot forming and getting stuck in an artery.
Naproxen tablets for oral administration each contain 250 mg, 375 mg or 500
mg of naproxen. Naproxen suspension for oral administration contains 125 mg/5
ml of naproxen. Naproxen is a member of the arylacetic acid group of nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs.
The chemical name for Aleve or naproxen is 2-naphthaleneacetic acid, 5 methoxy-
a-methyl-,(+).
Naproxen is an odorless, white to off-white crystalline substance. It is lipid
soluble, practically insoluble in water at low pH and freely soluble in water
at high pH.
Naproxen suspension for oral administration contains 125 mg/5 ml of naproxen.
Aleve was first sold as the prescription drug Naprosyn in 1976; naproxen sodium
was first sold under the trade name Anaprox in 1980. The FDA approved naproxen
sodium's use as an over-the-counter drug in 1994.
Naproxen was being prescribed to Candians to get them off of Vioxx and Celebrex because of the same risk associated with heart attack and stroke.
What is Naproxen Aleve?
Naproxen or the brand name Aleve belongs to a class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Some other drugs in this class include ibuprofen (Motrin), indomethacin (Indocin), nabumetone (Relafen) and several others. These drugs are used for the management of mild to moderate pain, fever, and inflammation. They work by reducing the chemicals that are responsible for pain, fever and inflammation. Naproxen Aleve was approved by the FDA in December, 1991.
Naproxen or Aleve Warning
Although there is a lot of attention with this Naproxen Aleve scare, most medical doctors are still saying to wait because the findings still are not solid as to if Aleve is dangerous or not. In my opinion if you are scared, stop taking it if it is safe to do so. Just like all medications, dont take Aleve or any other Naproxen drug, unless you need it dont use it and if you have to, then only exactly as your doctor has prescribed.
Naproxen Side Effects
Side effects of a Aleve or a naproxen overdose may include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, ringing in the ears, blurred vision, seizures, sweating, numbness or tingling, little or no urine production, and slow breathing.
The below Naproxen Side Effects Statement Was Made By On Line Lawyer Source
Aleve side effects on the cardiovascular system have been the subject of recent controversy following the publication of preliminary clinical trial in the news. The National Institute of Health did a three year study called ADAPT in 2001 to study Aleve effects on the prevention of Alzheimer's disease. This study was halted in late 2004 after preliminary trial results indicated that patients taking naproxen were twice as likely to suffer heart attack or stroke as patients in taking a placebo pill.
Naproxen side effects have the potential to cause adverse gastrointestinal
side effects in patients taking this medication. Adverse naproxen side effects
may also be more likely in patients who are allergic to similar medications,
have kidney or liver problems, certain blood disorders, heart problems, and
high blood pressure. Patients who consume alcohol regularly may also be at
an increased risk of adverse naproxen side effects. Naproxen side effects
may also have the potential to cause injury to newborns; therefore, patients
who are in their third trimester of pregnancy or who are currently nursing
are advised not to take naproxen.
The Official Statement On Naproxen
Aleve Side Effects By The FDA
Other Info On Aleve or Naproxen
Aleve (Naproxen) Site
Aleve FAQ
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