Naproxen And Pseudoephedrine: What Are The Possible Side Effects Of Naproxen And Pseudoephedrine

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What are the possible side effects of naproxen and pseudoephedrine?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop taking naproxen and pseudoephedrine and seek medical attention or call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance;
• black, bloody, or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
• fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat;
• severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, or nervousness;
• easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
• increased blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, trouble concentrating, chest pain, numbness, seizure);
• urinating less than usual or not at all;
• skin rash, bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness; or
• fever, headache, neck stiffness, chills, increased sensitivity to light, purple spots on the skin, and/or seizure (convulsions).

Keep taking naproxen and pseudoephedrine and talk to your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:

• upset stomach, nausea, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation;
• bloating, gas, loss of appetite;
• warmth, tingling, or redness under your skin;
• dizziness, headache, feeling excited or restless;
• sleep problems (insomnia);
• skin rash or itching;
• skin itching or rash; or
• ringing in your ears.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

Last updated:	April 14, 2007