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Agus Sat 28-Dec-13 13:03:34

Why are they not for long term use? That would be my question.

A locum prescribed these for you and they are giving you a better quality of life. The chief practitioner, who is responsible for costs, gives you a vague reason and does not want to prescribe this medication for you!

I would be doing a bit of research to find out more about Naproxen.

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Tegan Sat 28-Dec-13 12:41:09

If it's the only thing that works they might let you stay on them but you might need to keep seeing a doctor to get them re prescribed. I think it's one of those meds that they'd rather give an alternative if possible but, at the same time if the pain is affecting your quality of life you need to take something that works. I can't remember what the side effects are, but I know there were people on them permanently. When you get older they don't like you being on ibuprofen but, if you are you need to take omeprazole with it.

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Howjado Sat 28-Dec-13 12:27:21

In late October I went to see my nice lady doctor about the aches and pains in my joints. I was trying to self treat with iburofen but was getting gastric problems. She sent me for blood tests and when I went back for the results, I saw a locum doctor. He said the test were inconclusive but let's try Naproxen. Wonderful. My joint pains and stiff back eased within days. And because my Naproxen were enteric coated I had no more heartburn/indigestion.

Yesterday the doctor asked to see me. This time I saw the practice's chief doctor. He told me he wants me to come off the Naproxen. I asked if they were addictive and he said no, but they are not for long term use. "If you have got joint pains come and see us and we will sort something out". I thought, well that's what I did two months ago.

Has anybody else used Naproxen? Is there a problem with them?

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