Welcome to the OutUK series looking at gay men and their health brought to you in association with
the NHS website.
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Each week we'll tackle a different topic in our A to Z of Gay Health. We'll have features and advice on everything
from relationships, sexual health, mental and physical conditions and how to stay fit.
You can follow any of links provided below for more information direct from the NHS website,
or see this week's feature O: Orthodontics.
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Taking Naproxen With Other Medicines And Herbal SupplementsNHS medicines information on possible interactions with naproxen and other medicines, herbal remedies and supplements.Cautions with other medicinesThere are some medicines that can affect the way naproxen works. Tell your doctor if you're taking: Taking naproxen with other painkillersDo not take naproxen with ibuprofen or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). But it's OK to take naproxen with paracetamol or co-codamol that you buy over the counter. This should just be for short periods of time. If you often need to take extra painkillers with naproxen or for more than a few days, talk to your doctor. Sometimes, taking different painkillers together is a good way to relieve pain, but there may be other treatments you can try. It's OK to take other painkillers with naproxen for longer if your doctor has given them to you on prescription and told you to take them together. If you're unsure, talk to your doctor. Mixing naproxen with herbal remedies and supplementsThere's not enough information to say that complementary medicines and herbal remedies are safe to take with naproxen. They're not tested in the same way as pharmacy and prescription medicines. They're generally not tested for the effect they have on other medicines.
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OutUK's A to Z of Gay Health continues and you can read this week's feature O: Orthodontics. We have covered many subjects in this series and you can catch up with all of our Previous A to Z Features. If you want to find out more about this particular topic you can visit the Original article on the NHS website. If you are worried by any aspect of your health make sure you go and see your doctor or book an appointment at your local clinic. | |
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