What is naproxen sodium used for?

Naproxen is an oral drug used to treat arthritis pain and inflammation, gout, and other conditions. It's available as both generic and brand-name drugs including Anaprox, Naprelan, Naprosyn, Aleve, and Mediproxen. Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that helps to reduce swelling and pain. read more

Uses. Naproxen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headaches, muscle aches, tendonitis, dental pain, and menstrual cramps. It also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by arthritis, bursitis, and gout attacks. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). read more

You should not use naproxen if you have a history of allergic reaction to aspirin or other NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug). 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. read more