Naproxen and Posterior capsule opacification - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Posterior capsule opacification is reported as a side effect among people who take Naproxen (naproxen), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Coumadin, and have Bone loss.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Posterior capsule opacification 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 Posterior capsule opacification?

Posterior capsule opacification is found to be associated with 137 drugs and 143 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Posterior capsule opacification.



On Aug, 07, 2026

68,942 people reported to have side effects when taking Naproxen.
Among them, 11 people (0.02%) have Posterior capsule opacification.

Could Naproxen cause Posterior capsule opacification?

Among these 11 people:

What is the gender of people who have Posterior capsule opacification when taking Naproxen? *

  • female: 18.18 %
  • male: 81.82 %

What is the age of people who have Posterior capsule opacification when taking Naproxen? *

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

What are other drugs people take besides Naproxen? *

  1. Zometa: 9 people, 81.82%
  2. Aredia: 9 people, 81.82%
  3. Thalomid: 9 people, 81.82%
  4. Coumadin: 9 people, 81.82%
  5. Effexor: 8 people, 72.73%
  6. Lantus: 8 people, 72.73%
  7. Hytrin: 8 people, 72.73%
  8. Furosemide: 8 people, 72.73%
  9. Flomax: 8 people, 72.73%
  10. Elavil: 8 people, 72.73%

What are other side effects people have besides Posterior capsule opacification? *

  1. Actinomycosis (infection that causes sores, or abscesses): 9 people, 81.82%
  2. Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 9 people, 81.82%
  3. Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye): 9 people, 81.82%
  4. Weakness: 8 people, 72.73%
  5. Hypocalcaemia (levels of calcium in blood serum are abnormally low): 8 people, 72.73%
  6. Gastroenteritis (inflammation of stomach and intestine): 8 people, 72.73%
  7. Glaucoma (increased fluid pressure in the eye with vision loss): 8 people, 72.73%
  8. Herpes Zoster: 8 people, 72.73%
  9. High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 72.73%
  10. Hypoacusis (loss of hearing): 8 people, 72.73%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 8 people, 72.73%
  2. Bone Loss: 8 people, 72.73%
  3. Sleep Disorder: 1 person, 9.09%
  4. Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 1 person, 9.09%
  5. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 9.09%
  6. Retinal Oedema (swelling of retina): 1 person, 9.09%
  7. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: 1 person, 9.09%
  8. Panic Disorder: 1 person, 9.09%
  9. Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 1 person, 9.09%
  10. Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 1 person, 9.09%

* 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.

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