Lansoprazole And Naproxen
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What is the most important information I should know about lansoprazole and naproxen?
| Pronunciation: | lan SOE pra zole and na PROX en |
| Brand: | PREVACID NapraPAC 375, PREVACID NapraPAC 500 |
The naproxen in this medicine can increase your risk of life-threatening heart or circulation problems, including heart attack or stroke. This risk will increase the longer you use naproxen. Do not use this medicine just before or after having heart bypass surgery (also called coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).
 | Seek emergency medical help if you have symptoms of heart or circulation problems, such as chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, or problems with vision or balance. |
Naproxen can also increase your risk of serious effects on the stomach or intestines, including bleeding or perforation (forming of a hole). These conditions can be fatal and gastrointestinal effects can occur without warning at any time while you are taking naproxen. Older adults may have an even greater risk of these serious gastrointestinal side effects.
| | Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of bleeding in your stomach or intestines. This includes black, bloody, or tarry stools, or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds. |
 | Do not use any other over-the-counter pain or arthritis medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. Naproxen is contained in many medicines available over the counter. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains naproxen. |
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| Last updated: | November 01, 2006 |
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