These symptoms could indicate damage to your gastrointestinal tract. If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day, naproxen may increase the risk of stomach bleeding. Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Naproxen may cause dizziness. If you experience dizziness, avoid these activities.
Naproxen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
Naproxen is used to reduce pain, inflammation, and stiffness caused by many conditions, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, injury, abdominal cramps associated with menstruation, tendinitis, and bursitis. Naproxen may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. You may not be able to take naproxen, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. B. This means that it is unlikely to harm an unborn baby. Do not take naproxen without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.