Everything About The Most Common Fever Meds

Naproxen

Naproxen's going to be very, very good for your fever. The best, even! It's an NSAID, men, and you can get it as an OTC med or with a prescription. You're limited to 2 doses a day. You can only take more when your doc says so! Men, make sure you've got a full glass of water with this one. And yes, you know to avoid lying down for 10 minutes after taking it. Men, don't let an upset stomach get the best of you on this med. You've got the power to stop it by eating a little food with this one too! Antacids also help a bit.

Get ready for some other side effects, though. Men, you'll see things like dizziness, heartburn, drowsiness, and headaches. Let your doc know if they get worse or don't go away in a few days. The less common effects need a faster call. These less common ones are easy bruising, painful swallowing, stiff neck, pee output changes, and mood shifts, among others. Men, keep your guard up for med interactions too! This one interacts with ACE inhibitors, diuretics, corticosteroids, and lithium too. Let your doc know about your current meds before adding this one! They'll let you know when you need something else or when a different dose will do. Win.