Who should not take EC-Naproxen?

The following conditions are contraindicated with this drug. Check with your physician if you have any of the following:

Conditions:

  • systemic mastocytosis
  • an increased risk of bleeding
  • alcohol use disorder
  • chronic heart failure
  • liver problems
  • visible water retention
  • pregnancy
  • a rupture in the wall of the stomach or intestine
  • aspirin exacerbated respiratory disease
  • anemia
  • increased risk of bleeding due to clotting disorder
  • high blood pressure
  • a heart attack
  • a blood clot
  • stomach or intestinal ulcer
  • bleeding of the stomach or intestines
  • problems with food passing through the esophagus
  • tobacco smoking
  • time immediately after coronary bypass surgery
  • kidney disease with likely reduction in kidney function
  • history of gastric bypass surgery
  • chronic kidney disease stage 4 (severe)
  • chronic kidney disease stage 5 (failure)
  • kidney transplant
  • a stroke
  • history of kidney donation

Allergies:

  • Salicylates
  • NSAIDS (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug)
  • Salicylates
  • NSAIDS
  • Pyrazoles

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