“After a lifetime of physical work (60 year old man), my body is paying me back with arthritis, sciatica and mild but chronic pain. Ibuprofen is a waste of time, naproxen taken for about three weeks works wonders. Like many meds, they can increase the risk of stomach bleeding, so I like to strictly limit their use.
It's a question of the right balance. Everybody's different, but they're great for me.”
“Well, it is exactly what it says on the packet. However, as a prescription-only medicine dispensed after an online consultation 'use as directed' is not really good enough - dosage varies depending on the condition and the potential for harm from these is relatively high. No directions were given. I'm knowledgeable enough to know what I am doing and have taken these before, but that does worry me for others.”
