Overview
- The guidance highlights severe indigestion, heartburn or stomach pain as possible signs of an ulcer or inflammation linked to the drug.
- Patients who notice these symptoms are told to stop taking naproxen and contact their GP or pharmacist for advice.
- Clinicians may avoid prescribing naproxen to people with current or previous stomach ulcers and can add medicines to protect the stomach for longer courses.
- Naproxen is a commonly used NSAID for conditions such as arthritis, gout, period pain and musculoskeletal injuries.
- The NHS advises reporting suspected reactions through the MHRA’s Yellow Card safety scheme, and lists more frequent effects like headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, vision changes, tiredness, confusion and rashes.