Talk:Naproxen
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I added the trade name 'Naprogesic'. Naprogesic is a Naproxen Sodium variant sold in Australia. Not 100% sure if the trade name should be on that list, ob I don't have access to the others to rtfm. Thoughts? 220.240.227.91 09:11, 6 February 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Prescription
Could someone explain why this drug is sold as a prescription drug? As far as I can see it would have no potential for abuse..? --Javsav 10:27, 27 July 2006 (UTC)
- Prescription drugs may be regulated for several reasons. Not just abuse, but safety and the seriousness of the illness they treat. I don't know specifically about Naproxen, but I can make an educated guess that it is/was a safety concern, maybe its effect on the gastrointestinal system or the possibility o cunt f interaction with other NSAIDs, which are popular over-the-counter drugs. 129.15.84.133 23:57, 31 August 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Stomach Cancer
This article has an unsourced statement claiming that has been linked to stomach cancer. However, Cancer.org claims it -reduces- the incidence of stomach cancer. http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_2X_Can_stomach_cancer_be_prevented_40.asp SailorAlea 12:06, Sep 13 2006
[edit] Citations
problem solved. --84.172.231.31 19:28, 4 March 2007 (UTC)
