Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum.  ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.

Addiction: Substance Abuse Community

This community is a place to share information and support with others who are trying to stop using drugs, prescription drugs, alcohol, tobacco or other addictive substances. Discuss with others, the symptoms of addiction, addiction recovery, ways to quit like tapering and cold turkey, and withdrawal symptoms. If you are interested in general "chat", please visit our Addiction Social Community.
 | 

Naproxen Sodium Side Effects

by Allison, Sep 02, 1999 12:00AM
I have a close relative who recently told me he has been taking large amounts of alleve (about 6 pills at a time) about 3 times a week to help relieve stress and as  a sleep aid.  Is this dangerous to him?
Member Comments

by DeezNuts, Aug 25, 2007 05:25PM
yes, i'm not sure of the real dangers, however the bottle says to not take more than 3 (220mg) in 24hrs. for relieveing stress and a sleep aid I'm not sure if your friend is really taking aleve. because aleve is strictly a pain reliever. good luck

by retiredrn, Aug 25, 2007 06:21PM
  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naproxen   Yes, some people use it for sleep and stress relief.  It has serious adverse effects and warnings, so do aspirin and tylenol.  Best of luck

by xblairx818x, May 05, 2008 08:43AM
naproxen can cause ulcers. it can eat at your stomach and eventuelly your friend wikll become very sick.

by j34, May 05, 2008 10:18AM
Six at a time??? Sorry to say you're friend isn't going to have a stomach. I take naproxen (one) sometimes I too have been in acar accident.But they are so bad for your stomach, yes they eat holes in it. So I make sure that I drink plenty of water with it, eat and DO NOT lay down for a HALF AN HOUR.Then I fall asleep ,personally they make me feel unrefreshed.when I wake up
Post Comment
To
Comment
Post Comment
Recent Activity
Bob641 is feeling really bad with himself
Addiction Recovery Tracker: Day 61
1 hr by Bob641
irishunicorn180 
Jacqui805 is bored as he!!, sore, & can't sleep anymore!
Day one
3 hrs ago by studiogirl
Comment on photo
4 hrs ago by Kande
Comment on photo
4 hrs ago by remar
Comment on WORLD PEACE, INNER ...
5 hrs ago by Kande
Expert Activity
National Spinal Health Day
Oct 08 by Adam R. Tanase, D.C.
PAD Awareness Month
Oct 05 by Lee Kirksey, MD
When You Need to Know If You're Pre...
Sep 11 by Elaine Brown, MD
Community Members