What Are The Repercussions Of Ingesting High Doses Of Naproxen?

Posted on Tue, 12 Apr 2016

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Tue, 12 Apr 2016 Answered on

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Question : i took 6000 mg of naproxen, what will it do to me realistically? im just drowsy at the moment but i really don't want to go to the hospital.

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question to HCM.

You need to visit an emergency room immediately. Taking this much Naproxen puts you in serious danger of internal bleeding. This is a serious matter that needs immediate medical attention. Go to an ER.

Regards
Dr. Sheppe

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (8 minutes later)

would it be possible to go to the ER and not have to do the charcoal?

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
You may need activated charcoal to prevent internal bleeding. This is up to the clinicians at the ER.

Dr. Sheppe

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee