Naproxen Sodium

[MeWithC]

I am having trouble finding info on the use of Aleve & Hep C.

First of all, Tylenol & Advil do not work for me.
Tylenol is OK for fever, useless for pain.
For pain, the only thing that seems to work for me is 3 Aleve......2 doesn't do it it only 3 & that's only sometimes.
I do not do this steadily only when necessary, once in a while for a couple of days.
I know it's greater than the recommended dose, but when I have body ache & backpain, who wants to walk around crooked, in pain & I don't care to go to the doctor or complain about every ache & pain.

Comments please.....

[MeWithC]

Thanks for the comments.

No I do not have cirrhosis & I have have a biopsy.
I know in a perfect world we can all stretch, exercise & take absolute pride in our perfect chiseled bodies.....let's just say, I'm trying....
I'm sure the brownies are fine, but I do not partake ...

I will check with both doc's & make sure it's OK....I'm not sure which one trumps....

[orphanedhawk]

I found cannabis brownies took away my muscle pain better than anything else. Massage helps too.

If your platelets aren't low, you can also use aspirin. I was told I could use it as long as they were above 100.

[willbb]

Nothing much to add to the good advice above other than to be careful  taking any pain med with liver disease ,especially in the long term and in excess of the "recommended amounts

Will

http://hepatitiscnewdrugs.blogspot.ca/search?q=nsaids



For healthy people who take OTC pain relievers as directed, the risks are relatively small. However, because these drugs are so popular, thousands of Americans are affected every year. Don’t let these concerns prevent you from taking the drugs if you need them, but do follow this advice, especially if you take pain relievers often:

• Try nondrug treatments for chronic pain first. For arthritis or back pain, for instance, that means physical therapy, exercise, weight loss, and heat or cold therapy. It’s easier to pop a pill, but these treatments may work just as well or even better.

• Talk to your doctor about which pain reliever is best for you to take regularly. Weigh the potential risks and benefits, especially if have heart disease (or are at high risk for it) or uncontrolled hypertension, or if you drink moderately or heavily.

• Consider acetaminophen first, then aspirin or naproxen. But the best choice depends on the cause and severity of your pain, along with your medical history. Acetaminophen is safest for the GI tract, though it may not provide enough relief, since unlike NSAIDs it doesn’t reduce inflammation. Your doctor may recommend a prescription drug instead of long-term use or high doses of OTC products. Celebrex should be used only as a last resort.

• Take the lowest effective dose for the shortest time possible, whatever the pain reliever.

• Do not exceed the doses listed on the labels or take for more than 10 days, unless your doctor has said it’s okay.

[Bill1954]

NSAID drugs are associated with thrombocytopenia (low blood platelets); if you have cirrhosis you should probably speak with your doctor before using Aleve.

Additionally, it might elevate liver function test results:

‘Hepatic side effects have included elevations in liver function tests (15%), jaundice, and hepatitis.’

http://www.drugs.com/sfx/naproxen-side-effects.html

--Bill

[HectorSF]

It is not hepatitis C that is the issue with NSAID drugs such as Aleve. It is the amount of liver damage you have. Have you had a biopsy? What stage is your liver disease? That will determine what drugs you can take safety without further damaging your liver.

Aleve's main ingredient Naproxen sodium is for the relief of inflammation, pain and stiffness. It is commonly taken by persons with arthritis. If you have arthritis you should see a doctor.

Good luck!

Hector

[Mary4now]

Be careful... sometimes its better to coddle the symptoms, take a hot bath, stretch. than take to much of something

[hrsepwrguy]

There are no interactions with the tx drugs however there is a general warning for people with liver disease.

If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use naproxen:

•a history of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot;
•heart disease, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure;
•a history of stomach ulcers or bleeding;
•liver or kidney disease;
•asthma;
•polyps in your nose;
•a bleeding or blood clotting disorder; or
•if you smoke.

http://www.drugs.com/naproxen.html

Always best to discuss all meds being taken with your tx doc