Aleve and Malabsorption - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Malabsorption 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 Benicar, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Malabsorption 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 70,277 Aleve users. Check the latest studies of Aleve.

What is Malabsorption?

Malabsorption (a state arising from abnormality in absorption of food nutrients across the gastrointestinal (gi) tract) is found to be associated with 708 drugs and 1,087 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Malabsorption.

On Jan, 07, 2026

68,206 people reported to have side effects when taking Aleve.
Among them, 27 people (0.04%) have Malabsorption.

Among these 27 people:

How long have people been on Aleve when they have Malabsorption? *

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

female: 83.33 %
male: 16.67 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Aleve? *

What are other side effects people have besides Malabsorption? *

Dizziness: 6 people, 22.22%
Hiatal Hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm): 6 people, 22.22%
Diverticulitis (digestive disease which involves the formation of pouches (diverticula) within the bowel wall): 5 people, 18.52%
Constipation: 5 people, 18.52%
Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus): 5 people, 18.52%
Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 18.52%
Depression: 4 people, 14.81%
Metabolic Acidosis (body produces too much acid, or when the kidneys are not removing enough acid from the body): 4 people, 14.81%
Lactose Intolerance (inability to digest lactose): 4 people, 14.81%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 4 people, 14.81%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 22 people, 81.48%
Back Pain: 3 people, 11.11%
Joint Pain: 3 people, 11.11%
Diabetes: 2 people, 7.41%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 2 people, 7.41%
Diarrhea: 2 people, 7.41%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 2 people, 7.41%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 7.41%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 7.41%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 7.41%

* 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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