FDA issues warning on naproxen [Aleve, Naprosyn] painkiller

MSNBC ^ | 6:39 p.m. ET Dec. 20, 2004 | Reuters

[NautiNurse]

WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration Monday issued a warning to patients taking the painkiller naproxen [snip] for increased risk of heart problems.

Patients taking naproxen, [snip] should not take it for more than 10 days unless directed by their doctor, the FDA said in a statement.

[NautiNurse]

Another trial attorney Christmas dream come true.

Don't know how anyone could take it for more than ten days. It tears my stomach to pieces by the second day.

[vpintheak]

I've been on it for over 2 years, and celebrex before that. I guess I am screwed. I guess you have to die of something!

[Geezerette]

What is your opinion on Advil (or other ibuprophens)?

I take it occasionally for back pain, but when I do need it, I need three or four to do the job.

I hope you don't scare me, but I would appreciate your opinion!

Thank you!

g

[steve86]

I was on three tabs/eight hours continuously for three years. And, yes, it left my upper GI screwed.

[pipecorp]

"Patients taking naproxen, [snip] should not take it for more than 10 days unless directed by their doctor, the FDA said in a statement"

In a related announcement , The FDA also issued a warning that ingesting oxygen, consuming comestibles or engaging in any sort of locomotive activity would lead to a 100% increase in the onset of potential and terminal cessation of life. Therefore it has recommended that those not yet alive to remain as such.

:^)

[Geezerette]

I guess you have to die of something!

That's what Jocelyn Elders said! It sounded so funny coming from the U.S. Sturgeon General!

g

[LibWhacker]

Ouch! Hope it's not cumulative. When I ruptured a disk a few years ago, I took 3 500mg naproxen tablets every day for six months. I'm glad that's behind me, lol!

[GGpaX4DumpedTea]

"It tears my stomach to pieces by the second day."

It doesn't hurt my stomach - I do not take any naproxen product.

Tylenol can destroy your liver.

I limit my use of painkillers to a rare aspirin - it is still the best for a headache or joint discomfort. IMO.

[NautiNurse]

Advil studies were reviewed again when this latest revelation was discovered today. Other than the potential for gastric irritation, & aspirin cross allergy, ibuprofen is considered relatively safe. Of course, always try to take the minimum necessary to achieve relief.

btw--I am a BIG fan of the Advil Liquigels. Fast acting! I haven't taken Tylenol in years, for a variety of reasons (it doesn't work as well, and that nagging concern about liver damage).

[thoughtomator]

Studies confirm that birth leads to death in 100% of cases.

[NautiNurse]

Studies confirm that birth leads to death in 100% of cases.

and the trial attorneys are trying to collect in every case.

[albee]

"I guess you have to die of something! That's what Jocelyn Elders said! It sounded so funny coming from the U.S. Sturgeon General!"

Let us not forget that Jocelyn Elders was a part of the Clinton administration Cabinet Of Losers of which Elders was the BIGGEST BOOB!

[concretebob]

FDA issues warning regarding the use of di-hydrogen oxide.

Tests have indicated that prolonged exposure to this substance causes severe oxidation, death and could result in vessels failing to remain afloat.

[WesG]

I've had surgery 3 times for joint disease. Arthorscopic to repair a tear on right shoulder, full-blown rotator cuff complete repair (um, basketball injury when I was 40), and then laminectomy to totally fuse S3-S2-S1-L1 in 2000. I live on painkillers. Unless you've lived constantly with pain like these, then please give us some sympathy and understanding. Aspirin *may* work OK for you. Great. I'm happy for you. But there are many of us for whom stronger pain relief is a necessity to keep the pain demons away.

[N. Theknow]

Studies confirm that birth leads to death in 100% of cases.

Source, please.

[dogbyte12]

There isn't really much I can take now. I had an ulcer when I was younger, so I can't take aspirin. I have a genetic pre-disposition to an enlarged liver, and a high bilirubin(sp?) count so I can't take Tylenol. Ibuprofin doesn't agree with my stomach.

Maybe I qualify for medicinal marijuana ;)

[concretebob]

I take Naproxin, when the ketoprufin,(OrudisKT) and the Excedrin no longer work.

Excedrin is the only substance that has ever caused me any stomach problems.

[Geezerette]

Oh, thankyou, thankyou, thankyou!

Yes, I use the 200 mg. Liquigels, too.

g

[mountaineer]

My husband and I have had back problems. Aspirin is insufficient to deal with the pain. I take Naprosyn, he takes Vioxx (soon to run out, needless to say), because nothing else works!! That does it, I'm eating bacon cooked in butter, drinking a few pots of coffee (interspersed with some form of liquor) and taking up smoking. It can't get much worse.

[rollo tomasi]

Prolong use of Ibuprofens *can* harm the kidneys.