Naproxen is used to relieve symptoms of arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or juvenile arthritis) such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain.

Naproxen also helps relieve symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis, which is a type of arthritis that affects the joints in the spine.

This medicine may also be used to treat mild to moderate pain, including acute gout and other painful conditions such as bursitis, tendinitis, or menstrual cramps.

Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Tinnitus, fluid retention, heartburn, drowsiness, abdominal pain, blood clots, headache, rash, shortness of breath.

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary.

However, this medicine does not cure arthritis and will help you only as long as you continue to take it.

Naproxen may cause fatal skin allergies without any warnings.

Naproxen should be used with caution in the elderly population due to an increase in the risk of undesired side effects.