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Are you aged 65 or over? People aged over 65 are more susceptible to the side-effects of anti-inflammatory painkillers and should see their own GP, Yes No
Do you have an allergy (hypersensitivity) to naproxen or any other NSAID or Asprin? Yes No
Is your pain or inflammation due to one or more of the following reasons rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, bursitis, or tendinitis menstrual cramps (period pain) ankylosing spondylitis back pain , sprains and strains Gout Yes No
Is your pain or inflammation limited to your joints, tendons or muscles See our links and information below if you are unsure Yes No
Are you aware that you should speak to your doctor in any of the following circumstances: Your pain does not improve with treatment. Your pain is getting worse. Your are in severe pain. Your pain is spreading to other areas of the body. Your pain is having a significant long-term impact on your quality of life. Yes No
Are you aware that: Acute injuries should be examined by a healthcare professional. Chronic pain should be reviewed by your GP at least once yearly. Yes No
Do you agree to seek urgent medical attention if you experience any of the following: severe indigestion, heartburn, pains in your stomach, feeling sick or vomiting or diarrhoea - these can be signs of an ulcer or inflammation in the stomach or gut. vomiting blood or dark particles that look like coffee grounds, blood in your poo, or black, tarry-looking poo these could be signs of bleeding and perforation of the stomach or gut. Yes No
Have you been diagnosed with or do any of the following apply to you? have or have had stomach or duodenum (gut) ulcers, bleeding in the stomach or intestines (gastrointestinal bleeding) or have had two or more episodes of peptic ulcers, stomach bleeding or perforation • have severe liver, kidney, heart failure or high blood pressure are on a low potassium diet, as this product contains potassium sorbate. High blood levels of potassium can cause stomach upset and diarrhoea use other non-steroidal antiinflammatory medicines (NSAIDs) or any medication which may cause bleeding or ulcers in the stomach • have a history of gastrointestinal disease e.g. ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease have or have had bronchial asthma, other breathing problems or nasal polyps have systemic lupus erythematosus or other connective tissue disorder have a blood clotting disorder are a women trying to become pregnant or undergoing investigation of infertility. Yes No
Are you taking any of the following medications? other NSAIDs such as aspirin or COX II inhibitors medicines which thin the blood or which prevent blood clotting (e.g. heparin or warfarin) corticosteroids (e.g. prednisolone), if needed the doctor will reduce the dose of the steroid slowly and monitor for side effects diuretics (‘water tablets’) such as furosemide medicines to treat high blood pressure (e.g. captopril, ramipril or propranolol, losartan or candesartan) ciclosporin or tacrolimus mifepristone – do not take NSAIDs 8-12 days after mifepristone SSRI antidepressants zidovudine quinolones (e.g. ciprofloxacin) probenecid methotrexate bisphosphonates colestyramine (take naproxen 1 hour before or 4 to 6 hours after colestyramine to avoid interference with absorption) lithium hydantoins (e.g. phenytoin) sulphonamides (e.g. sulfamethoxazole) • sulphonylureas (e.g. glibenclamide or gliclazide) cardiac glycosides (e.g. digoxin) Yes No
Do you understand that? Naproxen is an anti-inflammatory painkiller that works best for joint and muscular pain or similar conditions. Depending on the condition, It may take up to 2 weeks of continuous treatment before the full benefits are felt. Naproxen should be taken with or after food. Naproxen should not be taken with any other anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen, aspirin or diclofenac. Yes No
Are you currently taking any of the following medication or any over the counter or recreational drugs? Medication for heart problems such as an irregular or fast heartbeat or angina xanthine derivatives (such as theophylline) or steroids to treat asthma. water tablets (diuretics), sometimes used to treat high blood pressure or a heart condition. Yes No
Are you breast feeding or pregnant? Yes No
Do you agree to the following? You will read the patient information leaflet (provided with your medication or by following the relavent link) The treatment is solely for your own use All the information you have provided is accurate. You understand our prescribers can only base descions on the information provided and that incorrect information can be detrimental to your health. We need to ensure that this medicine is suitable for the person it is intended for. Therefore may be required to contact you by phone/video call, If we are unable to speak to you when required your order may be delayed. You will seek medical advice if you experience any side effects of treatment, if you start new medication or if your medical conditions change during treatment. You will inform your GP with regards to this prescription (It is best practice to inform your GP of any private treatment you receive. All treatment is completely confidential). Yes No
Why do you want to buy this online? I cannot get to my GP It is convenient I'm using more than my GP would allow I have lost my medication I need spare or extra medication
Would you like us to inform your GP about this order? Yes No
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