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Does intake of Naproxen cause problems in heart?

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Published At December 18, 2020
Reviewed AtApril 29, 2022

Patient's Query

Hi doctor, I was advised to take Naproxen 500 mg twice a day. But I use to take a tablet only once in two to three days while having pain in my elbows and shoulder. I read online about a side effect of Naproxen. Does taking Naproxen is bad for heart? Is it safe to take Naproxen? I also take Lansoprazole 15 mg in the morning. I am taking Naproxen on and off for a year while having pain. I am not taking it regularly.
Answered by Dr. Farhana Yasmin

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, you will not any bad effects on the heart due to intake of Naproxen as you are a young adult. Please mention whether you had any heart problems previously. If you do not have it, then you can take Naproxen while having pain with anti-ulcerant coverage. You can take Lansoprazole 15 mg twice daily in the morning and night. But if you are taking it once a day, then you can take Lansoprazole 30 mg once a day.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor, I do not have any heart issues. I had an ECG six weeks back and it was normal. I take them only for having relief from pain. I am not taking them regularly.
Answered by Dr. Farhana Yasmin
Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. I am happy to hear about your normal ECG (electrocardiogram) findings. Taking a pain relief medication irregularly will not cause any harm to you. As you are anxious about your health condition, you may require an anti-anxiety drug. You can take tablet Klonopin 0.5 mg (Clonazepam) at night while you become anxious.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Farhana Yasmin
Dr. Farhana Yasmin

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