Naprelan (Naproxen Sodium) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - February 25, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
We know the cure to the opioid epidemic
Like many others, Bill suffered lower back pain. He was prescribed hydrocodone and then methadone, and an overdose killed him at age 33. Lance was prescribed opioids for a root canal, after which the Army veteran became addicted. He died in a Texas hotel room of an overdose at age 26. Michael was prescribed hydrocodone for Crohn's Disease when he was 18 and, after almost three years of escalating dosages, he took his own life with a shotgun after being unable to find a treatment program. The stories of Bill, Lance, and Michael are horrifying ones, all of them beginning with a seemingly benign prescription from a docto...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - January 25, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Gout: Sleep apnea may raise your risk
Gout is the most common type of inflammatory arthritis and affects more than 8 million adults. Men are at a higher risk than women. And according to a new study, your risk for gout also climbs if you suffer from sleep apnea, a condition where your breathing repeatedly pauses while you sleep.
What exactly is gout?
Gout is triggered by the crystallization of uric acid within the joints. It happens like this: Your body produces uric acid from breaking down purines, a natural waste product of living cells. Normally, uric acid is dissolved in your blood and passes through your kidneys into your urine.
However, sometimes your bo...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - November 17, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Matthew Solan Tags: Arthritis Health Sleep gout sleep apnea Source Type: news
Dengue Fever Outbreak Threatens Hawaii's Big Island
The Hawaii Department of Health confirmed four new cases of dengue fever on the Big Island on Friday, bringing the number of locally acquired cases to 23 since late last month.
Dengue fever, a viral illness spread by mosquitoes, is not endemic to Hawaii, but the state does have the mosquito species capable of transmitting the disease, said Dr. Sarah Park, an epidemiologist with the state's health department.
The current outbreak is a "big concern" because of the potential for the disease to be established in the local mosquito population, which would increase the chances of an epidemic, Park ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 6, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Dengue Fever Outbreak Threatens Hawaii's Big Island
The Hawaii Department of Health confirmed four new cases of dengue fever on the Big Island on Friday, bringing the number of locally acquired cases to 23 since late last month. Dengue fever, a viral illness spread by mosquitoes, is not endemic to Hawaii, but the state does have the mosquito species capable of transmitting the disease, said Dr. Sarah Park, an epidemiologist with the state's health department. The current outbreak is a "big concern" because of the potential for the disease to be established in the local mosquito population, which would increase the chances of an epidemic, Park ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 6, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Dual Therapy No Better Than NSAIDs Alone for Low Back Pain Dual Therapy No Better Than NSAIDs Alone for Low Back Pain
In patients with acute nontraumatic lower back pain, adding cyclobenzaprine or oxycodone/acetaminophen to naproxen alone did not improve functional outcomes or pain at 1 week. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - October 22, 2015 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Naproxen Alone Wins for Relieving Lower Back Pain (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Adding cyclobenzaprine or Percocet fails to improve pain or function (Source: MedPage Today Neurology)
Source: MedPage Today Neurology - October 21, 2015 Category: Neurology Source Type: news
Prescription Naproxen as Good as Narcotic Painkillers for Low Back Pain: Study
Title: Prescription Naproxen as Good as Narcotic Painkillers for Low Back Pain: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/20/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/21/2015 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General)
Source: MedicineNet Chronic Pain General - October 21, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: news
Opioid or muscle relaxant no extra benefit for back pain
Adding cyclobenzaprine or oxycodone/paracetamol to naproxen didn’t help pain or functionRelated items from OnMedicaModerate exercise may reduce risk of chronic painTargeted approach to back pain cheaper and more effectiveNeck pain and disc disorders Paracetamol 'does not help back pain or arthritis' (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - October 21, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Prescription Naproxen as Good as Narcotic Painkillers for Low Back Pain
Plus, this medication isn't addictive, expert says
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Back Pain, Pain Relievers (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - October 20, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
A daily dose of aspirin appears to cut the risk of a common type of cancer
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, and researchers say they have found a way to reduce one's risk of it by up to 45% - by taking aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Aleve or certain other painkillers. (Source: Los Angeles Times - Science)
Source: Los Angeles Times - Science - August 25, 2015 Category: Science Authors: Karen Kaplan Source Type: news
naproxen, Anaprox, Naprelan, Naprosyn, Aleve
Title: naproxen, Anaprox, Naprelan, Naprosyn, AleveCategory: MedicationsCreated: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/6/2015 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Medications General)
Source: MedicineNet Medications General - August 6, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
naproxen, Anaprox, Naprelan, Naprosyn, Aleve
Title: naproxen, Anaprox, Naprelan, Naprosyn, AleveCategory: MedicationsCreated: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/6/2015 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Migraine General)
Source: MedicineNet Migraine General - August 6, 2015 Category: Neurology Source Type: news
Experts Urge Sparing Use of Nonaspirin Painkillers
The Food and Drug Administration said it would ask drug manufacturers to change the labels to reflect evidence that nonaspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs increased the risk of heart attacks and strokes. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - July 14, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: SABRINA TAVERNISE Tags: Pain-Relieving Drugs Heart Aleve (Drug) Celebrex (Drug) Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) Motrin IB Food and Drug Administration Labeling and Labels (Product) Stroke Ibuprofen (Drug) Source Type: news
FDA strengthens warning that NSAIDs increase heart attack and stroke risk
Back in 2005, the FDA warned that taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen and naproxen increased the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Last week it took the unusual step of further strengthening this warning. This was done on the advice of an expert panel that reviewed new information about NSAIDs and their risks. Because NSAIDs are widely used, it’s important to be aware of downsides of taking an NSAID and to take steps to limit the risk.
Many people take NSAIDs to relieve mild to moderate pain. These medications may be particularly effective in conditions in which pain results pri...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - July 13, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Gregory Curfman, MD Tags: Heart Health heart attack heart disease NSAIDS Stroke Source Type: news
