Aleve and Blindness transient - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Blindness transient is reported as a side effect among people who take Aleve (naproxen sodium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Rebif, and have Multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Blindness transient when taking Aleve. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 68,206 people who have side effects when taking Aleve from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Aleve?

Aleve has active ingredients of naproxen sodium. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 70,279 Aleve users. Check the latest studies of Aleve.

What is Blindness transient?

Blindness transient (sudden loss of vision) is found to be associated with 619 drugs and 683 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Blindness transient.

On Jul, 13, 2026

68,206 people reported to have side effects when taking Aleve.
Among them, 22 people (0.03%) have Blindness transient.

Among these 22 people:

How long have people been on Aleve when they have Blindness transient? *

What is the gender of people who have Blindness transient when taking Aleve? *

female: 68.42 %
male: 31.58 %

What is the age of people who have Blindness transient when taking Aleve? *

What are other drugs people take besides Aleve? *

What are other side effects people have besides Blindness transient? *

Dizziness: 6 people, 27.27%
Blindness Unilateral: 5 people, 22.73%
Weakness: 5 people, 22.73%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 22.73%
Nausea And Vomiting: 3 people, 13.64%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 3 people, 13.64%
Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 3 people, 13.64%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 3 people, 13.64%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 2 people, 9.09%
Loss Of Consciousness: 2 people, 9.09%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 5 people, 22.73%
Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 9.09%
Age-Related Macular Degeneration: 2 people, 9.09%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 2 people, 9.09%
Depression: 2 people, 9.09%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 9.09%
Weight Decreased: 1 person, 4.55%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 1 person, 4.55%
Analgesic Effect: 1 person, 4.55%
Back Pain: 1 person, 4.55%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on naproxen sodium (the active ingredients of Aleve) and Aleve (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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