See more Adults—750 milligrams (mg) for the first dose, then 250 mg every 8 hours until the attack is relieved
This drug is approved to treat: rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune disease that affects the joints) osteoarthritis (a condition caused by breakdown of joint tissue)
But people can accidently take
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur while taking naproxen: Symptoms of overdose
Drug safety-efficacy profiles
bruising chest tightness difficult or labored breathing feeling of indigestion headache itching skin large, flat, blue, or purplish patches in the skin pain in the chest below
We have observed
Using a high daily dose (celecoxib > 200 mg, diclofenac > 100 mg, ibuprofen > 1200 mg, naproxen > 750 mg) for
heart damage in the future
Naproxen sodium tablets
Aleve is one brand of the over-the-counter drug naproxen sodium 220 If you are taking naproxen for a long-term condition (such as ankylosing spondylitis or other forms of arthritis), it is usual for adults to be prescribed 500 mg-1 g daily, to be taken as either a single dose, or divided into two doses during the day
I generally recommend the nonselective NSAID naproxen or the COX-2 selective NSAID celecoxib, as studies have demonstrated that these two drugs may have the best safety profile in higher-risk patients
unusual tiredness or weakness
I take it with Omeprazole (which I think is to lessen the chances of the NSAID causing long term stomach issues)
Naproxen was administered at doses of 375 mg twice daily or 750 mg twice daily for up to 6 months
However, if a healthcare professional has prescribed meloxicam for a long period, they likely weighed the risks versus benefits before going this route and will be checking in on you regularly
pack size of 9 x 250 mg tablets
There are alternatives, too
which is often dosed at 500 mg two times daily with a maximum total daily dose of 1375 mg