Naprosyn SR (Naproxen extended-release)

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Naprosyn SR (Naproxen extended-release) is typically used twice daily. However, your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested a different schedule that is more appropriate for you. Important: Follow the instructions on the label. Do not use more of this product, or more often, than prescribed. If you forget a dose, contact your pharmacist. Administer with food, milk, or antacids to decrease stomach and intestinal adverse effects. Swallow tablet whole, do not break, crush, or chew.

WARNING: It may cause an increased risk of serious (and potentially fatal) adverse cardiovascular thrombotic events, including fatal MI (heart attack) and stroke. Risk may occur early during treatment and may increase with duration of use. It may cause an increased risk of serious stomach and intestinal inflammation, bleeding, and perforation (may be fatal), elderly patients and patients with history of peptic ulcer disease (lesion in the stomach and intestine) and/or stomach and intestinal bleeding are at greater risk. These events may occur at anytime during therapy and without warning.

In addition to its desired action, Naprosyn SR (Naproxen extended-release) may cause some side effects, notably:
It may cause dyspepsia (indigestion)
It may cause headaches 
It may cause chest pain, edema (swelling), hypertension (high blood pressure), palpitations (racing heart)
It may cause diaphoresis (excessive sweating), pruritus (itching), skin rash 

Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to naproxen or any component of the formulation, history of asthma (a respiratory condition marked by attacks of spasm in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing), urticaria (hives), or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or similar agents to naproxen, use in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery

Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Pregnant women should not use this product in the third trimester. If you're planning a pregnancy or become pregnant or breastfeeding, contact your family doctor.

A treatment with Naprosyn SR (Naproxen extended-release) requires regular monitoring by a doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.Naprosyn SR (Naproxen extended-release)