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

Summary:

Meningitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Naproxen (naproxen), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Atenolol, and have Multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Meningitis 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 72,033 Naproxen users. Check the latest studies of Naproxen.

What is Meningitis?

Meningitis (inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges) is found to be associated with 651 drugs and 883 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Meningitis.

On Jul, 31, 2026

68,942 people reported to have side effects when taking Naproxen.
Among them, 45 people (0.07%) have Meningitis.

Among these 45 people:

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

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

female: 80 %
male: 20 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Naproxen? *

Omeprazole: 9 people, 20.00%
Atenolol: 9 people, 20.00%
Fluconazole: 7 people, 15.56%
Amlodipine: 7 people, 15.56%
Mebeverine Hydrochloride: 6 people, 13.33%
Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate: 6 people, 13.33%
Acetaminophen: 5 people, 11.11%
Avonex: 5 people, 11.11%
Furosemide: 5 people, 11.11%
Lyrica: 4 people, 8.89%

What are other side effects people have besides Meningitis? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 15.56%
Joint Pain: 6 people, 13.33%
Fever: 5 people, 11.11%
Swallowing Difficulty: 5 people, 11.11%
Device Related Infection: 5 people, 11.11%
Rashes (redness): 5 people, 11.11%
Trigeminal Neuralgia (a painful condition of the nerve responsible for most facial sensation): 5 people, 11.11%
Weakness: 5 people, 11.11%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 4 people, 8.89%
Local Swelling (swelling at the site of some application of substance or injury): 4 people, 8.89%

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, 11.11%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 6.67%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 3 people, 6.67%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 6.67%
Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 2 people, 4.44%
Renal Cell Carcinoma (a kidney cancer): 2 people, 4.44%
Depression: 2 people, 4.44%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 4.44%
Juvenile Arthritis (arthritis-related condition that develops in children or teenagers): 2 people, 4.44%
Lung Disorder (lung disease): 1 person, 2.22%

* 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 (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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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