[advocacy-discuss] The ticket clinic, Naproxen Lawyer: Aleve Recall Consideration

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The ticket clinic, Naproxen Lawyer: Aleve Recall Consideration

Naproxen belongs to a class of drugs called non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs. This basically means it's a common pain
reliever among the ranks of ibuprofen (Motrin), indomethacin (Indocin),
nabumentone (Relafen), and several others you are probably familiar
with. Naproxen, which is sold over the counter as Aleve, is used to
manage mild to moderate pain, fever, and inflammation. It works by
reducing the production of pain chemicals in the brain. Naproxen was
approved by the FDA in December, 1991.
Naproxen (Aleve) has been
very successful because it has a longer half-life than many other
drugs, resulting in as long as 12-hour pain relief. Because it thins
the blood, it should not be used in conjunction with any blood thinners
or blood pressure lowering drugs. Beyond a few cases negative
reactions, such as increased rate of lithium toxicity, Naproxen has
been enjoyed widespread use without many visible problem.
However,
in December of 2004 the FDA issued a press release describing a
National Institutes of Health survey. The five-year study, in which
Alzheimer's Disease patients were administered high dosages of
Naproxen, had to be halted early because early in the trial 50% of the
patients had suffered heart attacks and strokes. As a result, the FDA
advised patients taking Aleve to follow the instructions carefully,
avoid exceeding recommended doses, and to stop using the medication
after 10 days.
The FDA will be analyzing all available
information about Naproxen's contribution to the risk of heart disease
and stroke. If it finds that the company producing Naproxen and Aleve
has produced a dangerous product, further regulatory action may be
needed. If you feel you have suffered adversely from the use of
Naproxen or Aleve, especially if you have suffered heart palpitations,
heart attack, or stroke, contact a lawyer immediately so that your
voice can be heard in the eventual verdict.





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