Suggest Treatment For Arthritis Pain While On Naproxen

Posted on Sat, 30 Jul 2016

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Question : Please can you help I am in terrible pain with arthiritis I have been given naproxen by my GPs but I am worried after googling the drug as it says not to take with paroxitine ? I have been taking this for many years 10 mg daily. And my gp knows this? Pleas advise

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

Paroxetine is perfectly safe to take with Naproxen. When people first take paroxetine, sometimes this can cause upset stomach, which Naproxen can also cause when taken without food. But since you have been taking paroxetine for many years, this is not an issue for you. They are safe to take together.

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