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=Naproxen=
'''Naproxen Sodium''' is a '''nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug''' ('''NSAID''') that can be prescribed to relieve swelling, stiffness, tenderness, or pain that can be caused by:<ref>http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000526/</ref> 
*osteoarthritis
*rheumatoid arthritis
*juvenile arthritis
*ankylosing spondylitis
*bursitis
*tendinitis
*gouty arthritis

Readily available over the counter, naproxen is also used to treat:<ref>http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000526/</ref> 
*headaches
*menstrual pain
*common colds
*toothaches
*muscle ache 
*back pain

"Naproxen and naproxen sodium are marketed under various trade names, including: Aleve, Anaprox, Antalgin, Feminax Ultra, Flanax, Inza, Midol Extended Relief, Miranax, Nalgesin, Naposin, Naprelan, Naprogesic, Naprosyn, Narocin, Proxen, Synflex and Xenobid."<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naproxen</ref>  Like other NSAID medications naproxen is known to cause ulcers, bleeding, or holes in the lining of the stomach and intestines and should always be taken with a glass of water.

Some of naproxen's side effects, are and are not limited too: constipation, diarrhea, sores in mouth, excessive thirst, headache, 
dizziness, drowsiness, ringing in the ears, hearing problems.  More severe symptoms such as blisters, changes in vision, rash, hives, difficulty breathing, flu-like symptoms, bloody urine, and stomach pain are also known to occur.<ref>http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000526/</ref>
      
  

 

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