Naproxen is a highly effective and fast-acting pain relief medication that treats the symptoms of gout attacks. It can also help with other conditions that cause joint and tissue inflammation.
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Naproxen is a form of pain relief medication known as an NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug). It’s often used to treat diseases of the joints such as arthritis. It comes in various forms, such as gastro-resistant tablets and an oral solution.
Naproxen is highly effective as pain relief for conditions such as gout, which happens when there’s a build up of uric acid in the joints. It usually consists of attacks that come on suddenly, causing severe pain and swelling in your joints. Gout usually occurs in the joints of the big toe, but it can also occur in the hands, wrists, elbows or knees.
How does Naproxen work?
NSAIDs like Naproxen are helpful for gout because they bring down the inflammatory response that causes the swelling and pain of gout attacks. Ibuprofen is also an NSAID, but Naproxen is more effective and lasts longer.
Naproxen brings down the inflammation and can work very quickly to relieve your pain and swelling. Because Naproxen is a little stronger than over the counter NSAIDs like ibuprofen, you’ll need a prescription to get it.
What doses of Naproxen are there?
You can get Naproxen in a range of different doses. In tablet form, it can be taken in 250mg and 500mg options. There’s also an effervescent version of the tablet which comes as a 250mg dose to be dissolved in water. There is an oral solution of Naproxen available too which comes as either a 25ml or 50ml dose. This is useful if you can’t swallow tablets or you need a different way to take the medication.
The amount you’re prescribed for gout attacks will depend on your symptoms and how far along the attack is. Treatment for gout attacks usually begins with a 750mg dose of Naproxen tablets. Your dose is then often reduced to 250mg every eight hours until the attack finishes. If you’re taking the oral solution of Naproxen, you’ll usually be prescribed 30ml as a first dose and then a 10ml dose every eight hours until you feel better.
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How to take Naproxen
Always take Naproxen at the advice of your clinician. If you have any questions, go back to your clinician. If you’re using our service, you just have to log into your account and send us a message. To take Naproxen tablets:
swallow them with or after food
take Naproxen with a full glass of water
don’t crush or chew the tablets, swallow them whole
try to take your tablets at the time you’ve been directed to. Try setting alarms or using a medication reminder app on your phone if you’re worried you’ll forget
How long does it take Naproxen to work?
Naproxen works very quickly and most patients should feel relief within an hour. Peak plasma concentration in the blood is achieved within two to four hours of Naproxen. If you feel like Naproxen isn’t working for you, go back to your clinician. You can also send us a message if you’re using our service and we’ll look into your options.
What should I do if I make a mistake when taking Naproxen?
If you forget or miss a dose of Naproxen, take it as soon as you remember. If it’s close to the time you’re due to take your next dose then skip the missed one and carry on as normal. Don’t take a double dose to make up for the missed one. Taking too much Naproxen can greatly increase the risk of side effects. If you’ve taken too much Naproxen, seek medical advice right away.
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FAQ: Naproxen
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Is Naproxen similar to any other treatments?
Answer:
There are lots of other pain relief options that can treat the symptoms of gout. Paracetamol and co-codamol can be purchased over the counter and are useful first-line treatments. It’s always a good idea to chat to a clinician about your symptoms, to make sure the treatment you choose is right for you. There are also many other prescription NSAIDs that a clinician might recommend to you to treat the symptoms of gout.
If you don’t want to take tablets or the oral solution, there’s also an effervescent version of Naproxen called Stirlescent. It contains the active ingredient naproxen, but it’s dissolved in water and sold under a brand name.
How is Naproxen different from other treatments for gout?
Answer:
Naproxen is in the same family of pain relief drugs as ibuprofen, which can be bought over the counter. But it’s more powerful than ibuprofen and lasts longer, so it might be a good choice if ibuprofen has failed to treat the pain associated with your gout attacks in the past.
You need to seek advice from a healthcare professional if you want to treat your gout with Naproxen. You need a prescription so they can make sure it’s safe and appropriate for you to use.
Which version and dose of Naproxen should I use?
Answer:
A clinician will decide which dose of Naproxen is right for you based on your symptoms. They generally won’t want to prescribe more Naproxen than necessary to control your symptoms, as pain medications can have side effects. Treatment for gout attacks also often begins with a higher dose before being lowered.
The version of Naproxen you take will depend on your needs, symptoms and preferences. So if you struggle to swallow tablets, the oral solution might be right for you.
How effective is Naproxen?
Answer:
A study of 20 patients suffering from gout found that taking Naproxen in a higher dose at the initial stage found that it gave “rapid and satisfactory” relief from gout attacks and that there were no undesirable side effects from taking it.
The patients took the drug in an initial 750mg dose, followed by 250mg every 8 hours for a period of 72 hours. They then tapered off the medication. 15 of the 20 patients reported excellent results from this program of relief for their gout. So Naproxen is highly effective in alleviating the inflammation caused by gout.
Do I need a prescription for Naproxen?
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You’ll need a prescription for Naproxen as it’s a strong pain relief medication. You’ll need to chat to a clinician about your condition, your symptoms and any other medications and healthcare issues you might have to make sure it’s right for you. Naproxen can’t be taken for long periods of time, so you’ll need to be monitored whilst you’re taking it.
Why should I buy Naproxen online with Treated?
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Getting a Naproxen prescription with Treated is simple, quick and convenient. Have a chat with one of our prescribing clinicians and tell them about your health, what you want to treat and any other medication you’re taking at the present moment. We’ll then recommend treatments for you to try. If you order Naproxen with us, we can deliver it right to you.
We’re always here for you. Once you have your prescription and you’re taking your medication, we’ll follow up with you regularly to make sure everything’s going to plan and you’re feeling better. If you have any questions at any time, we’re on hand for friendly advice and assistance. In the event Naproxen isn’t quite right for you, we can suggest alternative treatments that might help.
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