Naproxen and Hemiplegia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hemiplegia is reported as a side effect among people who take Naproxen (naproxen), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Aspirin, and have Psoriatic arthropathy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hemiplegia when taking Naproxen. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 68,942 people who have side effects when taking Naproxen from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Naproxen?

Naproxen has active ingredients of naproxen. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 72,032 Naproxen users. Check the latest studies of Naproxen.

What is Hemiplegia?

Hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of the body) is found to be associated with 816 drugs and 1,089 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hemiplegia.



On Jul, 16, 2026

68,942 people reported to have side effects when taking Naproxen.
Among them, 54 people (0.08%) have Hemiplegia.

Could Naproxen cause Hemiplegia?

Among these 54 people:

How long have people been on Naproxen when they have Hemiplegia? *

  • < 1 month: 100 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Hemiplegia when taking Naproxen? *

  • female: 62.96 %
  • male: 37.04 %

What is the age of people who have Hemiplegia when taking Naproxen? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 6.67 %
  • 30-39: 8.89 %
  • 40-49: 35.56 %
  • 50-59: 22.22 %
  • 60+: 26.67 %

What are other drugs people take besides Naproxen? *

  1. Aspirin: 26 people, 48.15%
  2. Tylenol: 17 people, 31.48%
  3. Arava: 15 people, 27.78%
  4. Clopidogrel: 15 people, 27.78%
  5. Methotrexate: 14 people, 25.93%
  6. Sulfasalazine: 14 people, 25.93%
  7. Perindopril Erbumine: 14 people, 25.93%
  8. Stelara: 14 people, 25.93%
  9. Cosentyx: 12 people, 22.22%
  10. Ibuprofen: 12 people, 22.22%

What are other side effects people have besides Hemiplegia? *

  1. Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 28 people, 51.85%
  2. Weakness: 16 people, 29.63%
  3. Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 15 people, 27.78%
  4. Rashes (redness): 15 people, 27.78%
  5. Itching: 15 people, 27.78%
  6. Skin Plaque (red, scaly patches to appear on the skin): 14 people, 25.93%
  7. Facial Paralysis (loss of function of face muscle): 14 people, 25.93%
  8. Weight Increased: 14 people, 25.93%
  9. Angioedema (rapid swelling of the dermis): 14 people, 25.93%
  10. Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 14 people, 25.93%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 14 people, 25.93%
  2. Depression: 5 people, 9.26%
  3. Bone Loss: 5 people, 9.26%
  4. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 5 people, 9.26%
  5. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 7.41%
  6. Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 5.56%
  7. Headache (pain in head): 3 people, 5.56%
  8. Hypersensitivity: 3 people, 5.56%
  9. Indigestion: 3 people, 5.56%
  10. Birth Control: 3 people, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on naproxen (the active ingredients of Naproxen) and Naproxen (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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