Posts By Darla Ferrara
Pancreatitis Epidemiology
The world has seen an increase in pancreatitis over the last two or three decades. There are several possible reasons for this fact which includes better diagnostics and the increased…
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Pancreatitis Prognosis
For most people, the prognosis is good. An acute bout of pancreatitis will clear up with treatment and may never recur. Chronic pancreatitis, on the other hand, can have some severe…
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Naproxen Alternatives – What Are Your Options?
Not everyone should take naproxen, especially those with high blood pressure (hypertension) or heart problems. There are alternatives worth discussing with a licensed medical professional,…
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Naproxen and Alcohol - Is It Safe To Drink While Taking?
As with any other medications, there is the chance that naproxen sodium and alcohol can interact. In general it is not a good idea to take most pain medications including NSAIDs with alcohol.…
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Naproxen Withdrawal - What Are The Symptoms & How Long Do They Last?
Although naproxen isn’t an addictive medication in the traditional sense, long-term use could lead to some form of withdrawal. More than likely, though, there would be very few side…
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Naproxen Half-Life – How Long Does it Stay in Your System?
Naproxen is currently the 71st most commonly prescribed drug in the United States. In 2017 alone, there were over 11 million prescriptions. Considering how popular this drug is right now, it…
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Naproxen and Pregnancy
It is not recommended that cisgender women in their third trimester, beyond 30 weeks of gestation, take naproxen unless a doctor prescribes it. There is some indication that taking this…
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Naproxen Interactions with Drugs, Food & Conditions
Even widely available, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs like naproxen sodium can interact with a wide range of other medications, food and drink, and disease and other medical conditions.…
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Naproxen – Uses, Side Effects, Dosage & Interactions
Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is often sold under the brand names Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox, and Naproxen Sodium DS. It is available over the counter (OTC) and…
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Hypertension
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects half of the adult population in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It tends to affect…
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