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Can I eat this with Naproxen?
Naproxen should be taken with food to protect your stomach, and alcohol increases the risk of stomach ulcers or bleeding.
Type any food below for an instant verdict — we check 29 foods and drinks for Naproxen (0 to avoid, 27 to take care with) — or tap one below.
Quick answers
- Should I take Naproxen with food?
- Take with or after food to protect your stomach.
- Can I drink alcohol with Naproxen?
- Yes, with care. Limit how much you drink; alcohol increases the risk of stomach ulcers or bleeding.
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1 · What do you take?
Naproxen should be taken with food to protect your stomach, and alcohol increases the risk of stomach ulcers or bleeding.
Take naproxen with or after food to help protect your stomach. Limit alcohol while taking it, as this can increase the risk of side effects such as stomach ulcers or bleeding. You can eat and drink normally otherwise.
Read our full Naproxen guide →2 · What do you want to eat or drink?
When to take it: Take with or after food to protect your stomach.
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Take care with Naproxen· 27
Fine with Naproxen· 2
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This checker summarises published guidance (NHS medicine pages, patient information leaflets and drug labels) for general information only. It is not medical advice, it is not exhaustive, and it cannot account for your dose, kidney function, other medicines, or health conditions. Always follow your prescriber, pharmacist, or the patient information leaflet — especially before changing what you eat or drink. See our editorial policy.
Further reading on Naproxen
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