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What is Naprelan and why is it prescribed? Naprelan is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve mild to moderate pain and menstrual cramps. Naprelan 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. You should have frequent checkups with your doctor if you take Naprelan regularly. Ulcers or internal bleeding can occur without warning. How should you take Naprelan? Follow your doctors directions for taking Naprelan. Your doctor may ask you to take Naprelan with food or an antacid to avoid upset stomach. If you are using Naprelan for arthritis, it should be taken regularly. If you miss a dose take the forgotten dose only if you remember within 2 hours after the appointed time. Otherwise, skip the dose and go back to your regular schedule. Store Naprelan at room temperature in a tightly closed container. Are there any Naprelan side effects? Naprelan side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. More common side effects of Naprelan may include back pain, flu symptoms, infection, nasal inflammation, sinus inflammation, sore throat, and urinary infection. Less common side effects of Naprelan may include accidental injury, anemia, bronchitis, chest pain, cough increased, difficulty swallowing, fever, gas, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, joint pain, joint/tendon problems, leg cramps, ""pins and needles" or tingling, stomach inflammation, and weakness. Rare side effects of Naprelan may include abscesses, amnesia, angina pectoris, anxiety, belching, blood disorders, bone disorders, bursitis, certain cancers, confusion, digestive tract inflammation, emotional changeability, enlarged abdomen, eye or ear problems, fainting, gallstones, heart and blood vessel disorders, kidney stones, loss of appetite, migraine, nail disorders, neck pain or rigidity, nerve problems, nervousness, nosebleed, paralysis, pelvic pain, prostate problems, respiration and/or lung problems, skin disorders, stomach/intestinal/rectal hemorrhage or other disorders, tooth problems, ulcers, urinary problems, vaginal inflammation, vertigo, and weight loss. What are the possible food and drug interactions when taking Naprelan? If Naprelan 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 Naprelan 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 Naprelan? Remember that peptic ulcers and bleeding can occur without warning. Naprelan 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 Naprelan, unless your doctor tells you to do so. Naprelan 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. Naprelan can increase water retention. It also may cause vision problems. If you experience any changes in your vision, inform your doctor. Naprelan makes some people drowsy or less alert. |
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