Drug interactions
Betaxolol + Naproxen
Severity: Moderate
Betaxolol and Naproxen: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Regular naproxen use can weaken the blood pressure lowering effect of betaxolol. The effect is most relevant with continuous NSAID use over more than a week.
What this interaction means in plain words
Betaxolol and Naproxen can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Betaxolol belongs to Cardiovascular; Naproxen belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
NSAID inhibition of vasodilatory prostaglandins causes sodium and water retention that opposes beta-blocker action.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure during concurrent use and adjust antihypertensive dosing if control worsens. Use the lowest effective NSAID dose.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Other interactions of Naproxen
- Ketorolac intranasal + Naproxen Contraindicated
- Ketorolac + Naproxen Contraindicated
- Aceclofenac + Naproxen Major
- Acemetacin + Naproxen Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Naproxen Major
- Alteplase + Naproxen Major
Other interactions of Betaxolol
- Acebutolol + Betaxolol Major
- Aldesleukin + Betaxolol Major
- Amifostine + Betaxolol Major
- Amiodarone + Betaxolol Major
- Atenolol-chlorthalidone + Betaxolol Major
- Atenolol + Betaxolol Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Betaxolol with Naproxen?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Betaxolol and Naproxen can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Regular naproxen use can weaken the blood pressure lowering effect of betaxolol. The effect is most relevant with continuous NSAID use over more than a week.
How serious is the interaction between Betaxolol and Naproxen?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor blood pressure during concurrent use and adjust antihypertensive dosing if control worsens. Use the lowest effective NSAID dose.
What other medicines interact with Naproxen?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Naproxen with, for example, Ketorolac intranasal, Ketorolac, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Naproxen page.
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