Date: 10.04.2012
From: Marg
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Subject: Naproxen
I have arthritis of the spine and take Naproxen, i have today be taken off it because i was told it is no longer available for long term use. i have not been given anything to replace it, any one else had this.
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Date: 11.04.2012
From: little gill
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Subject: Re: Naproxen
Hi marg.i was on this about 13yrs ago for back pain! And ended up in hospital with a major stomach bleed!! Was in a real bad way!"its safer that your not taking it anymore .you shold go docs, and try and get a safer drug! Take care xx
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Date: 11.04.2012
From: Deborah Meadows
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Subject: Re: Naproxen
Hi Marg,
did your doctor not prescribe a stomach protector such as lansoprazol when he gave you this? I have been on it for over 3 yrs with a stomach protector and have no problems. If you cant manage the pain without it you should really go back and see what your doc says. I believe it is good practice for gp's to prescribe a stomach protector with all long term nsaids they prescribe, but i am not an expert.
Regards,
Debs
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Date: 11.04.2012
From: Debs67
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Subject: Re: Naproxen
Oops! didnt mean to put my full name on here. Ignore it ;-) x
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Date: 11.04.2012
From: Marg
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Subject: Re: Naproxen
Yes my doc also prescribed lansoprazol, which I also been taken off. I have not been offered any other alternative medication other than been told to take paracetamol. He told me that naproxen has been withdrawn for long term use, due to the the high risk of heart problems. I am not looking forward to the full pain kicking in.
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Date: 11.04.2012
From: Debs67
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Subject: Re: Naproxen
ooh that doesnt sound good does it!! Wonder if i am going to have trouble when i ask for a repeat prescription in a couple of weeks....mind you it will be a wonder if they can spot it will all the other meds i am on lol xx
Maybe they can prescribe another nsaid for you or suggest something else? I was on diclofenac before the naproxen but it really didnt agree with me.
good luck!
Debs
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Date: 13.04.2012
From: sue
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Subject: Re: Naproxen
Hi marg, I was taken off diclafenic last month after 6 years was given iberufin which to me had no effect.went to docs today and been put on naproxen on repeat prescription he did say if they didnt help he would put me back on diclafenic so i dont know why he said they couldnt prescribe it anymore in first place,i also take stomach protector whichever anti flams doctor gives me.looks like trying to stop long time use of all anti flams, hope you get it sorted definatley go back to docs if your not coping without. wishing you well sue
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Date: 13.04.2012
From: Marg
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Subject: Re: Naproxen
Thanks Sue i was on diciofenic originally and like you was taken off it and put on Naproxen, and now have been taken off that and just told to take paracetamol. So i will probably be going back in the very near future. I feel it is a cost cutting exercise.:)
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