Naproxen for Costochondritis User Reviews

Brand names: Aleve, Naprosyn, Naproxen Sodium DS, Anaprox-DS, Flanax Pain Reliever, Aleve Back and Muscle Pain, Naprelan, Aflaxen, EC-Naprosyn, Midol Extended Relief, Pamprin All Day Relief, All Day Pain Relief Comfort Pac with Naproxen All Day Relief …show all brand names

Naproxen has an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from a total of 12 reviews for the treatment of Costochondritis. 67% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 8% reported a negative experience.

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8.1/10 average rating

12 ratings from 14 user reviews.

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Reviews for Naproxen

Dee8Dee
March 17, 2015

Aleve (naproxen) "I've been diagnosed with costochondritis for 2 yrs now. I have other joint issues, along with military neck and tendinitis. Nothing has worked as well and effectively as Aleve. I take anywhere from 220-500mg when needed. All my aches and pains subside and I can move about freely. Even with nerve damage. I am so thankful for Aleve!"

10 / 10

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Jack
June 18, 2015

Flanax Pain Reliever (naproxen) "I have had costochondritis for two months now. I have found that my body best responds to naproxen and toradol/ ketorolac. These have both been prescribed to me after my success with Flanax (Naproxen)."

10 / 10

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MaryC
Taken for less than 1 month
May 9, 2021

"Script completely cured me of costochondritis after almost a year of tests, being misdiagnosed, and doctors guessing. No side effects since I took it after breakfast and dinner daily... 12 hrs apart."

10 / 10

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Kaleb
Taken for less than 1 month
February 6, 2024

"Have had fits with costochondritis over the past couple years, always took ibuprofen or Advil and just rode through the pain, but finally looked into and tried naproxen, and it immediately took all of my pain away. Seeing lots of costochondritis patients say naproxen works best for them, and that's certainly true for me, although it definitely raises my blood pressure a bit."

8 / 10

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Kelly...
August 23, 2017

Aleve (naproxen) "Been taking 800 mg of Ibuprofen three times a day for 12 days per docs order with little relief for Chostocondritis and back pain. Getting pretty bummed out so decided to try Aleve (not generic - the time release isn't the same) and within hours had relief. Finally able to sit comfortably!"

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S C
Taken for 2 to 5 years
April 8, 2024

"I've been incredibly unlucky having costochondritis for about 3 ½ years now. After Dr's dismissing me for years and chalking it up to anxiety (what a joke), I was told I have costochondritis and was given Naproxen. I would say it works maybe 50% of the time for me. When I have really bad episodes, or feel like I'm about to have one, I take one 500mg. At first, I thought it was helping but now I wonder if it's working at all and maybe just giving a placebo effect."

6 / 10

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EdJ
Taken for 10 years or more
February 16, 2023

"Always have Naproxen on hand. I suffer from Ankylosing Spondylitis which is relieved by following a low-starch diet but I still get Costochondritis originally caused by taking iboprufen (horrible drug). I never have any side effects with naproxen - my go to wonder drug for inflammation - great for menstrual pain too. Live in Uk (where prescriptions are NOT free unless you are on benefits or elderly) and don't like going to my GP where I’m only giving 250mg so I buy them online"

10 / 10

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Herwi...
Taken for less than 1 month
March 4, 2022

"I've had Costochronditis for several years now (on and off) and ibuprofen has always got rid of the pain, until 24th Feb 2022. The pain lasted for over a week and I had to call the doctor as I couldn't even sleep for more than two hours at a time it was that painful. He prescribed me naproxen (never taken them before) said they might have side effects but I've never had side effects from any medication. I took one tablet along with omeprazole and the pain is actually getting easier to manage. The omeprazole was to prevent ulcers in this stomach as naproxen does this also the stomach can get a bleed and all sorts of stuff can happen through taking naproxen. I live in the uk so never paid for this prescription"

9 / 10

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JAMES...
February 25, 2009

Naprosyn (naproxen) "It helps a lot. Try to avoid prolonged use. Side effects can be severe."

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shamika
February 3, 2012

Naprosyn (naproxen) "It took a few weeks before I felt any difference in my chest pain but it helps relieve some of the pain so I could lay down and sleep at night."

10 / 10

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TKMN
Taken for less than 1 month
February 24, 2020

"naproxen gave me tinnitus and abdominal pains in just 2 days of taking it. I had 2x 250mg a day, my tinnitus hasn't recovered"

2 / 10

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emmab...
July 4, 2013

"Worked for pain but caused severe nausea for me."

7 / 10

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Mr Me
Taken for less than 1 month
October 31, 2022

Aleve (naproxen) "I been diagnosed with costocondritis a week ago and I start using Aleve and my chest pain gone, I have to take a pill every 12 hours.."

10 / 10

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Maddn...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
December 23, 2015

"Costochondritis following bronchitis infection, taking naproxen for three months no change,"

5 / 10

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