Naproxen belongs to a class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Other members of this class include ibuprofen (Motrin), indomethacin (Indocin), nabumetone (Relafen) and several others. These drugs are used for the management of mild to moderate pain, fever, and inflammation. They work by reducing the levels of prostaglandins, chemicals that are responsible for pain, fever and inflammation. Naproxen blocks the enzyme that makes prostaglandins (cyclooxygenase ), resulting in lower concentrations of prostaglandins. As a consequence, inflammation, pain and fever are reduced. Naproxen was approved by the FDA in December, 1991.

Available OTC as Aleve
jbuckets Reviewed by jbuckets on . DOES NAPROXEN DO ANYTHING?????? Man Im fucked Does a drug called naproxen do anything? I remember my x girlfriends mom had a prescriuption to it. But now they sell it OTC. Anyone know? Rating: 5