Drug details

Naprelan (naproxen sodium)

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Naprelan (naproxen sodium) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, tendinitis, bursitis and acute gout. Naprelan is also used in the relief of mild to moderate pain and the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea.

The drug is often used to treat Ankylosing spondylitis , Gout .

This drug may have the following side effects:

• shortness of breath,
• nausea,
• headache,
• lightheadedness,
• dizziness,
• vomiting,
• diarrhea,
• weakness,
• cough,
• sore throat,
• runny or stuffy nose,
• constipation,
• numbness and tingling,
• anemia,
• upset stomach,
• drowsiness,
• insomnia,
• vision problems, 
• back pain,
• leg cramps,
• ringing in your ears,
• gas,
• skin itching or rash,
• urinary tract infection,
• indigestion/heartburn,
• high blood pressure,
• flu-like symptoms,
• swelling of the extremities,
• difficulty swallowing,
• joint pain, and
• thirst.

The following drugs are related to Naprelan, either as a replacement or used together:

• Zyloprim (allopurinol)
• Ansaid (flurbiprofen)
• Arthrotec (diclofenac sodium, misoprostol)
• Soma (carisoprodol)
• Celebrex (celecoxib)
• Trilisate (choline magnesium trisalicylate)
• Clinoril (sulindac)
• Colchicine (colchicine)
• Neoral (cyclosporine)
• Daypro Alta (oxaprozin)
• Flector Patch (diclofenac epolamine topical patch)
• Voltaren (diclofenac sodium)
• Diclostream (diclofenac sodium 1.5% solution and menthol 10% topical liquid)
• Dolobid (diflunisal)
• Disalcid (salsalate)
• Lodine (etodolac)
• Etodolac XR (etodolac extended release)
• Feldene (piroxicam)
• Nalfon (fenoprofen calcium)
• Lortab 2.5 (hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets)
• Motrin (ibuprofen)
• Indocin (indomethacin)
• Orudis (ketoprofen)
• Maxalt (rizatriptan benzoate)
• Mobic (meloxicam)
• Relafen (nabumetone)
• Tolectin (tolmetin sodium)

The following supplements are related to Naprelan, and may be used together with the drug:

• Magnesium (s.)
• Calcium (s.)
• Coenzyme Q-10 (s.)
• Fish Oil (s.)
• Bovine Cartilage (s.)
• Vitamin D (s.)
• Melatonin (s.)
• Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (Ghb) (s.)
• Same (s.)
• Beta-Carotene (s.)
• 5-Htp (s.)
• Saffron (s.)
• Butterbur (s.)
• Caffeine (s.)
• Capsicum (s.)
• Feverfew (s.)
• Peppermint (s.)
• Borage (s.)
• Brewer's Yeast (s.)
• Cat's Claw (s.)
• Gamma Linolenic Acid (s.)
• Ginkgo (s.)
• Superoxide Dismutase (s.)
• Thunder God Vine (s.)
• Vitamin E (s.)
• Avocado (s.)
• Mesoglycan (s.)
• Soybean Oil (s.)
• Bromelain (s.)
• Camphor (s.)
• Cetylated Fatty Acids (s.)
• Chondroitin Sulfate (s.)
• Devil's Claw (s.)
• Glucosamine Sulfate (s.)
• Hyaluronic Acid (s.)
• Rutin (s.)
• Trypsin (s.)
• Willow Bark (s.)