Risks and Adverse Effects
COX-2 selective and nonselective NSAIDs have been linked to increases in the number of serious and potentially fatal cardiovascular events, such as myocardial infarctions and strokes. A 2011 meta-analysis published in the British Medical Journal states, of all NSAIDs evaluated, naproxen was associated with the smallest overall cardiovascular risks. The drug had roughly 50% of the associated risk of stroke as compared with ibuprofen and was also associated with a reduced number of myocardial infarctions as compared to control groups. As with other NSAIDs, naproxen can cause gastrointestinal problems, such as heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, ulcers, and stomach bleeding. Persons with a history of ulcers or inflammatory bowel disease should consult a doctor before taking naproxen. Consumption of alcohol may increase the risk of gastrointestinal complications.
NSAID painkillers, such as naproxen, may interfere and reduce the efficiency of SSRI antidepressants.
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