damaging EC-Naprosyn Generic Name: Naproxen Enteric-Coated and Sustained-Release Tablets (na PROX en) Brand Name: EC-Naprosyn Overview Side Effects Dosage Interactions Pregnancy More Breastfeeding Warnings User Reviews Drug Images Support Group Q & A Pricing & Coupons Warning This medicine may raise the chance of heart and blood vessel side effects like heart attack and stroke. If these happen, they can be deadly. The risk of these side effects may be greater if you have heart disease or risks for heart disease. However, the risk may also be raised in people who do not have heart disease or risks for heart disease. The risk of these health problems can happen as soon as the first weeks of using EC-Naprosyn (naproxen enteric-coated and sustained-release tablets) and may be greater with higher doses or with long-term use. Do not use this medicine right before or after bypass heart surgery. This medicine may raise the chance of very bad and sometimes deadly stomach or bowel side effects like ulcers or bleeding. The risk is greater in older people. The risk is also greater in people who have had stomach or bowel ulcers or bleeding before. These problems may occur without warning signs. Talk with the doctor. Uses of EC-Naprosyn: It is used to ease pain, swelling, and fever. It is used to ease painful period (menstrual) cycles. It is used to treat arthritis. It is used to treat ankylosing spondylitis. It is used to treat gout attacks. It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor. Slideshow A Joint Effort: A Provider's Guide To Orthopedic Pain Options What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take EC-Naprosyn? If you have an allergy to naproxen or any other part of EC-Naprosyn. If you have an allergy to aspirin or NSAIDs. If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have any of these health problems: GI (gastrointestinal) bleeding or kidney problems. If you are having trouble getting pregnant or you are having your fertility checked. If you are pregnant or may be pregnant. Do not take this medicine if you are in the third trimester of pregnancy. You may also need to avoid EC-Naprosyn at other times during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor to see when you need to avoid taking this medicine during pregnancy. If you are taking any of these drugs: Antacids, cholestyramine, cimetidine, famotidine, nizatidine, ranitidine, or sucralfate. If you are taking any other NSAID. If you are taking a salicylate drug like aspirin. If you are taking pemetrexed. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with EC-Naprosyn. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. What are some things I need to know or do while I take EC-Naprosyn? Tell all of your health care providers that you take EC-Naprosyn. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Have your blood work checked if you are on this medicine for a long time. Talk with your doctor. This medicine may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take EC-Naprosyn. High blood pressure has happened with drugs like this one. Have your blood pressure checked as you have been told by your doctor. Talk with your doctor before you drink alcohol. If you smoke, talk with your doctor. Do not take more than what your doctor told you to take. Taking more than you are told may raise your chance of very bad side effects. Do not take this medicine for longer than you were told by your doctor. If you have asthma, talk with your doctor. You may be more sensitive to EC-Naprosyn. You may bleed more easily. Be careful and avoid injury. Use a soft toothbrush and an electric razor. The chance of heart failure is raised with the use of drugs like this one. In people who already have heart failure, the chance of heart attack, having to go to the hospital for heart failure, and death is raised. Talk with the doctor. The chance of heart attack and heart-related death is raised in people taking drugs like this one after a recent heart attack. People taking drugs like this one after a first heart attack were also more likely to die in the year after the heart attack compared with people not taking drugs like this one. Talk with the doctor. If you are taking aspirin to help prevent a heart attack, talk with your doctor. If you are on a low-sodium or sodium-free diet, talk with your doctor. Some of these products have sodium. Do not switch brands or types of this medicine (like tablets, liquid) unless you talk with the doctor. They may not work the same. This medicine may affect how much of some other drugs are in your body. If you are taking other drugs, talk with your doctor. You may need to have your blood work checked more closely while taking EC-Naprosyn (naproxen enteric-coated and sustained-release tablets) with your other drugs. Liver problems have happened with drugs like this one. Sometimes, this has been deadly. Call your doctor right away if you have signs of liver problems like dark urine, feeling tired, not hungry, upset stomach or stomach pain, light-colored stools, throwing up, or yellow skin or eyes. If you are 60 or older, use this medicine with care. You could have more side effects. NSAIDs like EC-Naprosyn may affect egg release (ovulation) in women. This may cause you to not be able to get pregnant. This goes back to normal when this medicine is stopped. Talk with your doctor. This medicine may cause harm to the unborn baby if you take it while you are pregnant. If you are pregnant or you get pregnant while taking EC-Naprosyn, call your doctor right away. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. How is this medicine (EC-Naprosyn) best taken? Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach. Take with a full glass of water. Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush. What do I do if I miss a dose? If you take EC-Naprosyn on a regular basis, take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Many times this medicine is taken on an as needed basis. Do not take more often than told by the doctor. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of bleeding like throwing up blood or throw up that looks like coffee grounds; coughing up blood; blood in the urine; black, red, or tarry stools; bleeding from the gums; vaginal bleeding that is not normal; bruises without a reason or that get bigger; or any bleeding that is very bad or that you cannot stop. Signs of kidney problems like unable to pass urine, change in how much urine is passed, blood in the urine, or a big weight gain. Signs of high potassium levels like a heartbeat that does not feel normal; feeling confused; feeling weak, lightheaded, or dizzy; feeling like passing out; numbness or tingling; or shortness of breath. Signs of high blood pressure like very bad headache or dizziness, passing out, or change in eyesight. Shortness of breath, a big weight gain, or swelling in the arms or legs. Chest pain or pressure or a fast heartbeat. Weakness on 1 side of the body, trouble speaking or thinking, change in balance, drooping on one side of the face, or blurred eyesight. Feeling very tired or weak. Ringing in ears. Mood changes. Low mood (depression). Very bad belly pain. Very bad back pain. A very bad skin reaction (Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis) may happen. It can cause very bad health problems that may not go away, and sometimes death. Get medical help right away if you have signs like red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin (with or without fever); red or irritated eyes; or sores in your mouth, throat, nose, or eyes. What are some other side effects of EC-Naprosyn? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Headache. Belly pain or heartburn. Upset stomach or throwing up. Loose stools (diarrhea). Hard stools (constipation). Gas. Dizziness. Feeling sleepy. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out EC-Naprosyn? Store at room temperature. Protect from light. Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. This medicine comes with an extra patient fact sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it with care. Read it again each time EC-Naprosyn is refilled. If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with the doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take EC-Naprosyn or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to EC-Naprosyn. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine. 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