NSAIDS (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are used by many people for chronic pain, especially those with arthritis. Ibuprofen is one of three OTC (Over-the-counter) NSAIDs - the other two being naproxen and aspirin. There are quite a few prescription NSAIDs. Counting prescription and OTC NSAIDs together, more than 30 billion doses are consumed annually in the United States alone - so overall, they are a pretty safe class of drugs.
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Just like any drug, naproxen has the potential to cause serious side effects. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that people using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs other than aspirin, including naproxen, may have a higher risk of heart attack or stroke than those who do not take NSAIDs.