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What is Anaprox and why is it prescribed? Anaprox is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve mild to moderate pain and menstrual cramps. Anaprox is also prescribed for relief of the inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, and for ankylosing spondylitis, tendinitis, bursitis, acute gout, and other conditions. Anaprox also may be prescribed for juvenile arthritis. You should have frequent checkups with your doctor if you take Anaprox regularly. Ulcers or internal bleeding can occur without warning. How should you take Anaprox? Follow your doctors directions for taking Anaprox. Your doctor may ask you to take Anaprox with food or an antacid to avoid stomach upset. If you are using Anaprox for arthritis, it should be taken regularly. If you miss a dose take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take two doses at the same time. Store Anaprox at room temperature in a tightly closed container. Are there any Anaprox side effects? Anaprox side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. More common Anaprox side effects may include abdominal pain, bruising, constipation, diarrhea, difficult or labored breathing, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, hearing disturbances, heartburn, indigestion, inflammation of the mouth, itching, light-headedness, nausea, rapid, fluttery heartbeat, red or purple spots on the skin, ringing in the ears, skin eruptions, sweating, swelling due to fluid retention, thirst, vertigo, and vision changes. Less common or rare Anaprox side effects may include abdominal bleeding, black stools, blood in the urine, change in dream patterns, chills and fever, colitis, congestive heart failure, depression, general feeling of illness, hair loss, inability to concentrate, inability to sleep, inflammation of the lungs, kidney disease or failure, menstrual problems, muscle weakness and/or pain, peptic ulcer, severe allergic reactions, skin inflammation due to sensitivity to light, skin rashes, vomiting, vomiting blood, and yellow skin and eyes. What are the possible food and drug interactions when taking Anaprox? If Anaprox is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. Be sure to inform your doctor of all the prescription and over the counter medications you are taking. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Anaprox with ACE inhibitors (such as the blood pressure medication Capoten), Antiseizure drugs (such as Dilantin), Aspirin, Beta blockers (including blood pressure drugs such as Inderal), Blood thinners (such as Coumadin), Certain water pills (such as Lasix), Lithium (Lithonate), Methotrexate, Naproxen in other forms (such as Naprosyn), Oral diabetes drugs (such as Micronase), Other pain relievers (such as aspirin, acetaminophen/Tylenol), and ibuprofen/Motrin), or Probenecid (Benemid). If you have more than 3 alcoholic drinks per day, check with your doctor before using painkillers. Are there any special warnings about Anaprox? Remember that peptic ulcers and bleeding can occur without warning. Anaprox should be used with caution if you have kidney or liver disease. It can cause liver inflammation in some people. Do not take aspirin or any other anti-inflammatory medications while taking Anaprox, unless your doctor tells you to do so. Anaprox contains sodium. If you are on a low sodium diet, discuss this with your doctor. Use with caution if you have heart disease or high blood pressure. Anaprox can increase water retention. It also may cause vision problems. If you experience any changes in your vision, inform your doctor. Anaprox makes some people drowsy or less alert. |
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