Brief Answer:
See doctor urgently, could for sure stop/change dr
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query,
The side effects you describe are seen from time to time with
Naproxen use. naproxen belongs to a family of drugs called non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs. It is important to note if you are taking other drugs or not. It is also important if you have any past history of bleeding or not.
In case you are only taking Vimovo, it might be my advice for you to stop the drug and consider another drug combination option. Other non steroidal anti inflammatory drug like Celecoxibs, that are less aggressive on the stomach (lesser potential to cause
gastritis or ulcers) can be used.
You could associate these drugs with any other
proton pump inhibitor.
I suggest you top the drug now, get consulted and reevaluated by your family doctor. This shall ascertain for sure the source of the drug responsible for this reaction. In case you are only on Vimovo, this is almost certain that the symptoms would be due to the drug.
Simple blood tests like a
complete blood count could give an idea of the
platelet count, that in some conditions, can explain bleeding. Aspects of your medical history would permit a right management plan by your doctor. Stopping the drug as of now, and consulting your doctor is my advice.
Thanks and kind regards.
Dr Bain
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