Suggest Dosage For Naproxen

Posted on Fri, 19 Feb 2016

Question: So i have an intercostal sprain in my lower thoracic area. I was prescribed naproxen, but I just read that naproxen takes about a week before really starting to work. I stopped taking it after about 3 days because I didnt think it was helping. Is it ok to just start back up and try to stay on for the 10-14 days as suggested to get the anti-inflamitory benefit?

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, restart the drug as nitially prescribed!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this sprain which you had. I have reviewed your information fully and it is okay to restart the drug as prescribed. If you are still in pain, let me know so that we can reassess and get your pain well managed.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar