Function

• Novo-Naprox is used to alleviate symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, along with the moderate pain of headaches, muscle and joint aches, sprains and menstrual cramps.
  
  

Gastrointestinal Side Effects

• Most side effects associated with Novo-Naprox are gastrointestinal. They include abdominal pain, upset stomach, diarrhea, heartburn, indigestion and nausea. Less commonly, Novo-Naprox can lead to gastrointestinal ulcers that may cause internal bleeding.
  
  

Prevention/Solution

• Gastrointestinal side effects can be prevented by taking Novo-Naprox with food or milk, and taking it in as small a dose and as short a time frame as appropriate.
  
  

Uncommon Side Effects

• Other possible but unlikely effects include allergic reaction, skin rash, increased bleeding and an increased risk of heart attack or stroke.
  
  

Age Considerations

• Elderly people are more likely to become very ill if Novo-Naprox causes stomach problems. Young children are more likely to develop a skin rash from Novo-Naprox.