Naproxen Causing Moderate to Severe Nausea

[Sithtiger]

I've nearly made it through 5 days of sobriety from Vicodin.  I've got a problem though.  My stomach has been hurting and I've been Nauseous for the past 3 days, with today being the worst.  The doctor gave me Naproxen for the pain.  I haven't had any since this morning and I'm still sick.  

Can any tell me if it's the Naproxen that's causing this Nausea?  I'm also taking Clonidine for the w/d's.  The only bad side effect that I see is my vision is very blurry!  I wear glasses and it's as if I'm not wearing any.  Even right now I'm having to look over my glasses to see and I'm nearsighted.  Does anyone have any suggestions to stop the blurred vision aside from stopping the Clonidine.  I won't need it after another week or less.
Thanks in advance!

[Sithtiger]

No, they didn't find anything and while it's better, it always seems like there is a void in my stomach!  I'm hoping it's just the w/d's but it's strange as I've never had w/d's affect my stomach like this.

I hope the psychological aspect of this will level out soon because it's really getting me down.  The Vicodin has always been a trigger.....that is, when I'd run out, I'd get severely depressed and the same is happening now.  Part of me still wants it very badly and trying to convince that part that I don't need it is extremely difficult, but I done with it as I've cut off all my connections.

It just feels like you're going to feel this horrible forever.

[10356]

Good for you for resisting the temptation.. That is very difficult to do but it sure does shore up your decision to stay clean :) sorry to hear your stomach is botheration you so bad.. Did they find what was wrong with it.. It sure goes a long way for peace of mind when you know exact;y what is wrong.. Today is day 7 way to go I'm very happy for you.. Yalk soon.. lesa

[Sithtiger]

No, I haven't tried those two before, but I'll give it a shot!  I went to ER a few hours ago because my stomach pain and nausea were too much.  I put up with it for a week and that was it.  I had to tell them to not give me any narcotics and that I was detoxing off Vicodin.

I was so close to not tell them because they usually give Morphine straight up or Dilaudid.  I've had both and had I let them give me that, I would have been on cloud nine only to fall hard when it wore off.  I feel good that I resisted the temptation, but it was a little difficult.

[snowflake620]

Have you tried 5htp and L-theanine for your depression and anxiety? I have been on both for about a week now and I am like a new person? No depression or anxiety,they are amino acids and you can get them over the counter at any GNC or wal-mart.
snowflake

[Sithtiger]

I'm thinking of stopping the Clonidine because right now while I'm writing this, I have to take my glasses off and put my face within about 7 or 8 inches from the monitor so I can see it at all...it's VERY annoying, but I'd rather have blurred vision than deal with the w/d's alone.

Since I'm on day 7, I think I'll be OK with the rest of the w/d's.  Then again, I know the blurred vision is only temporary in my experience. If I continue to take it, I'll have blurries for about another week or less perhaps, but it does go away, but it's driving me mad that I can only see objects mostly clear about 10 feet away....with my glasses of course.

[10356]

Hi Sithtiger Glad to hear the information was useful.. also about your stomach not being as severe... The blurry vision I will have to think about as I take Clonidine for BP I always thought my eyes were getting old :)
Are you currently taking anything for the depression or for Bi-Polar.. With wd depression does intensify as does the anxiety,, I have found this forum to be a great outlet as there always seems to be somebody to talk to.. Walking and getting out as often as possible to see new sights was probably the biggest help with depression.. I had to force myself most day's but it was well worth it.. If you ever need to talk please feel free to contact me ot start a new thread as they move down and are not seen by as many as on top.. Talk soon lesa
Day 6 whoo hoo..

[Sithtiger]

Thanks for the info 10356.  I thought it was the Naproxen that was causing it.  I stopped taking it altogether.  The physical pain isn't severe.  I'm pretty sure the Clonidine is the cause of the blurred vision.  It has that possible side effect too.

Thanks for the encouragement snowflake620!

Thanks for the warnings wannabefree330, My stomach was so messed up that even Tylenol made me nauseous.

My vision is a little better today, but what worries me is my Bi-Polar/PTSD.  The Vicodin didn't start it, but perhaps it was keeping me from getting better.  Unfortunately I started feeling really bad Friday night.  It wasn't the w/d's, but the Bi-Polar/PTSD.  

My depression takes a very deep decline and it gets so bad that I feel like I'm going to go crazy.  So the actual Vicodin w/d's are getting much better but my emotional problems are much worse.  I guess I'll have to ride it through, but it so bad and it feels like the pain (emotional/psychological) will never go away.  I always come out of it but it gets bad and I'm more terrified of that than the w/d's.

[wannabefree330]

My vision and hearing were a little whacked during detox so just hang in there!  If you are going to take the naproxen, you must take it with food.  Otherwise it will eat away the lining of your stomach and you'll get a little erosion that will turn into an ulcer.....and naproxen also thins the blood so those little ulcers tend to bleed.....which can be life threatening.  So MUST take with food!!!  Same with ibuprofen if you decide to take that instead.  For the nausea, stick with foods that are easily digested.  jello, pudding, yogurt, popsicles, ice chips, broth......take small sips/bites.  Go slow.  If the nausea is still there, cut out everything except clear liquids.  (those are any liquid that you could see through if you put the glass at eye level and looked through it).  

[snowflake620]

congrats on day 5!way to go! yes naproxen wil cause stomach problems and blurred vision can you cut back some and try taking it with food?
         snowflake

[10356]

Congratulations on your 5th day that is awesome. Down heal slope now..

[10356]

I looked up Naproxen and this is what I found.. I hope it helps.. It also mentioned blurred vision. I goggled it.. lesa

This medicine can also increase your risk of serious effects on the stomach or intestines, including bleeding or perforation (forming of a hole). These conditions can be fatal and gastrointestinal effects can occur without warning at any time while you are taking naproxen. Older adults may have an even greater risk of these serious gastrointestinal side effects.