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I took naprosyn 500+ due ( composition naproxen 550) Th migraine. Doctor prescribed naprosyn 500. Is this going to be any problem?? I have gerd issue. Please suggest
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Long term use of naproxen is bad for your kidneys ...
So first use paracetamol 1g ...( It's safe for kidneys )
If not working then use naproxen
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Might be .needs consultation.
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It's ok.
No need to worry much
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No problems but if you have gerd take the medicine with an antacid
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Needs further evaluation
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Go for it, keep ur diet clean
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Both are same.
But don’t use naproxen on a regular basis, it may result into NSAID induced headache.
Rather use prophylactic agents for migraine.
If no asthma/ diabetes/ depression/ heart disease: Can use Inderal 20/40 safely after consultation
If contraindications are there, can use Flunarizine 10 or, Topiramate
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No problem if composition name and doses are same.
But don't take it continuously for long period bkz its adverse effects.
Take
tab Migon-Plus Once a day (if no asthmatic)
Tab Neproxen with domperidone sos ( when headache not tolerable only)
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For better evaluation , consult me with practo online with detailed history.
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Both are the same.
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No problem.
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It can worsen GERD symptoms take Rantac 300 one tablet along with you have no issues
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Both contain naproxen, so there is no major difference in strength. Since you have acidity/GERD, take it only after food and avoid on empty stomach.
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If burning or stomach pain increases, stop and review. Please consult me for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Naproxen is a good pain reliever, however it can cause gastrointestinal system side effects.Take an ppi like pantozaol
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Hello madam,
It's better if you take after meal along with pantaprazole 40.
If you are having daily headache,don't take naprosyn daily.
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well hydrate yourself.
take meal on time .
go for CBC
sleep well
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if you have any query ,just be free to consult
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First of all Use this medicine sos or in case of emergency, if u have to then take it with food, avoid lying down immediately after taking the medicine.
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If headache attacks are more and much more frequent then consult your neurologist, just taking naproxen won't help. For detailed and further management you can consult me.
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Naproxen is a NSAID, i.e. group of drugs for pain relief, that invariably causes some gastric irritation. You can take it, after food or along with it, take tab pantaprazole 40mg before breakfast.
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No problem.do some exercise
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No problem take after food
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You took Naprosyn 500+ (naproxen 550 mg) for migraine.
Your doctor prescribed Naprosyn 500 mg.
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If you already took one tablet:
✔ Do not panic.
✔ Take it after food (never empty stomach).
✔ Take a PPI if you have one (e.g., pantoprazole).
If migraine persists and you need future doses:
• Prefer taking it with a PPI cover
• Or ask your doctor about:
• Triptans
• Paracetamol-based combinations
• Etoricoxib (sometimes gentler on stomach, but still NSAID)
If you develop:
• Severe burning
• Black stools
• Vomiting
• Severe epigastric pain
→ Seek medical attention.
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✔ Avoid lying down immediately after taking NSAID
✔ Avoid coffee/spicy food on migraine day
✔ Stay well hydrated
✔ If GERD is frequent, long-term NSAIDs are not ideal
For migraine patients with GERD, I often prefer:
• Triptans
• Naproxen only with gastric protection
• Or non-NSAID options
If you’d like, tell me how often your migraines occur and what GERD medication you’re currently on — we can tailor a safer migraine plan for you during an online consultation and reduce both headache and reflux flares effectively.
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Not harmful but you have also gerd issue so its worsen the symptoms of gerd if you take longer time .please add ppi drug to reduce your gerd symptoms.connect me on practo for further management and evaluation.
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Hii no worries this much extra dosage is harmless if taken once.
Although you should avoid naproxen if you have GERD as it may aggravate it.
For a detailed discussion on your migraine symptoms and prophylaxis do connect for a proper consult .
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need few more details for further management. Kindly consult
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Dr. Kamal Kumar
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rewari
No need to worry — Naprosyn 500 and Naprosyn 500+ (naproxen 550 mg) are essentially the same medicine (naproxen). The dose difference is very small and clinically acceptable.
So if you took Naprosyn 500+ once instead of Naprosyn 500 → no problem at all.
✅ Safe for migraine relief
⚠️ But since you have GERD, naproxen can increase acidity or stomach irritation.
What you should do
• Always take naproxen after food
• Take a PPI (like pantoprazole 40 mg / rabeprazole) before breakfast while using it
• Avoid empty stomach dosing
• Avoid frequent use if possible
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When to avoid or stop
If you develop:
• Severe acidity
• Burning chest pain
• Vomiting
• Black stool
Then stop and consult doctor.
👉 If migraine is frequent and GERD is significant, sometimes doctors prefer paracetamol + anti-migraine drugs (like sumatriptan) instead of NSAIDs.
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If you want, I can suggest the best migraine medicines safe in GERD.
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Dr. Peeyush Chouhan
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Indore
Same drug in both tablets.
Avoid taking empty stomach.
Can take antacids beforehand to avoid acidity.
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Dr. Pooja Joon
General Physician
2 yrs exp
Delhi
No problem, it’s the same composition. Just to reduce GI side effects as you already have GERD issue , it is advised to take T. Naprosyn after meal . Also take ppi such as T. Pantop 40 mg.
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Dr. Sajid Ali
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Get Naproxen
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Namrata Singh
Anesthesiologist
13 yrs exp
New Delhi
It will worsen GI symptoms
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Dr. Navaldeep Kaur
General Practitioner
12 yrs exp
Fatehgarh Sahib
Avoid naproxen, take Acetaminophen (Tylenol): relieves pain without triggering GERD.
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
It is okay to take after food
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