Guide To The Side Effects Of Naproxen

Chest Tightness

Patients may feel pain below the breastbone as well as tightness in the chest. Female patients who are sixty years old or older are more likely to experience this side effect, and it is particularly common in patients who take naproxen with acetaminophen. Generally, chest tightness begins within the first month of naproxen use, and individuals with back pain may be at an increased risk of experiencing chest tightness with this medication. Since chest tightness could be a symptom of several medical conditions, patients who notice this symptom should always be evaluated by a physician. They should let their doctor know they have been taking naproxen, and they should report any other symptoms. While chest tightness can sometimes occur due to anxiety, it may develop during a heart attack or another serious cardiac event. Therefore, patients who experience this symptom for the first time should call for emergency medical attention. Doctors will perform an electrocardiogram, and an echocardiogram and stress test may be necessary. If doctors determine naproxen contributed to the patient's chest tightness or heart issues, an alternate pain reliever will be prescribed.

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