Naprelan is often prescribed to reduce pain, inflammation, fever, and stiffness related to many conditions. This eMedTV segment explains in detail dosing guidelines, side effects, strengths, overdose symptoms, and more.
Common Naprelan side effects include headache, nausea, and inflammation of the sinuses. This eMedTV article also lists rare side effects (such as anemia) and side effects (such as chest pain) that require emergency medical care.
As this selection from the eMedTV archives explains, weight gain does not appear to be a side effect of Naprelan. However, if you're taking Naprelan and weight gain occurs, you may be able to combat it with diet and regular physical activity.
As this eMedTV page explains, Naprelan is used for pain relief, treatment of several types of arthritis, and treatment of painful menstrual periods. Off-label uses of this drug are also discussed in this article.
As this eMedTV page explains, the starting Naprelan dosage for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis is 375 mg or 500 mg a day. This page also lists doses for other conditions and factors that will affect your dosage.
This eMedTV segment lists some of the drugs that Naprelan can interact with, including aspirin, prednisone, warfarin, and lithium. This page also describes the problems that can occur as a result of these drug interactions.
People taking Naprelan can experience liver damage. This eMedTV page lists several more precautions and warnings with Naprelan, such as things to tell your healthcare provider before taking it, as well as who should not be taking this drug at all.
As this eMedTV page explains, most healthcare providers don't recommend Naprelan during pregnancy, as it may be harmful to the fetus. This page also urges you to talk to your healthcare provider if you become pregnant while taking this drug.
At this time, there is no generic Naprelan. As this eMedTV page explains, Naprelan is protected by a patent that expires in 2014. This article also warns against buying so-called generic versions of Naprelan until the patent expires.
