How does the medicine Naproxen make you feel?

Question

I just had a D&C surgery yesterday and was prescribed Lortab 5's. I took 2 for the pain and all it did was make me vomit.It never killed the pain. Today my doctor sent for Naproxen. I've never heard of this medicine before. Have any of you ever taken it and know how it makes you feel? I'm hoping for a medicine that will numb me to the pain. Loratabs just didn't work for me.

Answer 1

Naproxin sodium? as in Aleve? If that is what you mean it sucks.  It has never helped me in the slightest but I have never had side effects when using it.

Answer 2

Naproxyn sodium is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) like ibuprofen or aspirin an is the active ingredient in Naprosyn and Aleve (an OTC version).  It helps control swelling from minor injuries and with aches and pains.

I've used it for toothaches, in the past, and been VERY pleased.  I use it, now that I'm older, for arthritis and wouldn't use anything else.  Pay attention to the dosage information, though, and be careful if you have any stomach or other intestinal issues because it can be a little hard on your digestive system.

Answer 3

I have the same problem with pain meds making me vomit, and have taken Naproxyn many times and have been fine.  The only thing I would recommend is that you take it with food, because it can be a bit hard on an empty stomach.  It works pretty well for surgical pain, and will be much easier to keep down.

Feel better soon and good luck!

XO

Answer 4

Another common name for Naproxen is Sodium Naproxen, which is the key ingredient in Aleve.

Naproxen is a step above Ibuprofen but below Codene.  Naproxen is a pretty good pain killer without the side effects of nausea as seen with using Codene.

It's good.  You shouldn't see a problem of nausea.

Answer 5

Naproxen is a common OTC painkiller like Ibuprofen (advil). In prescription, it's usually given at a higher strength than what's available OTC.

Nausea is a common side effect from lortab (hydrocodone) and all other opiates. You probably vomited up the pills before they made it into circulation, so I wouldn't say that it didn't work. You can try taking just one, possibly with some bland food or soda. It's an extremely potent painkiller, it's just gotta stay down for it to work.

Good luck.