What is oxaprozin tablet used for?

Oxaprozin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat mild to moderate pain and help relieve symptoms of arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis), such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain.

Is oxaprozin a narcotic?

Is oxaprozin (Daypro) a narcotic? No, oxaprozin (Daypro) is not a narcotic. Oxaprozin (Daypro) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and is similar to medications such as naproxen (Aleve) and ibuprofen (Advil).

Is oxaprozin safe?

Oxaprozin can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, even if you don’t have any risk factors. Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG). Oxaprozin may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal.

Does oxaprozin make you drowsy?

See also Warning section. Upset stomach, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, gas, heartburn, drowsiness, dizziness, or headache may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

What are the side effects of oxaprozin?

Oxaprozin may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

diarrhea.
constipation.
vomiting.
gas or bloating.
drowsiness.
difficulty sleeping.
confusion.
depression.

Is oxaprozin stronger than ibuprofen?

Study results showed Oxaprozin (1,200 mg once daily) to be as safe and effective as ibuprofen (1,200 to 1,800 mg daily) for the treatment of active RA.

Does oxaprozin make you gain weight?

Possible warning signs of some serious side effects that can occur during treatment with this medicine may include swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs, severe stomach pain, black, tarry stools, or vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds, unusual weight gain, yellow skin or eyes.

What are the side effects of gabapentin?

Gabapentin may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: