I am a gymnast, so I have a lot of pains. I take 1 aleve or motrin a day. It seems that if after maybe 2-3 weeks of taking one of these pain killers a day, if i forget to take it, or don't take it, i get sick. Sick as in high fever and vomiting. Do you think this is just a coincidence or do i get addicted to the medicine and have withdrawals?

Below I have given side effects for both drugs. Actually yes, you can get addicted to any drug....a drug is essentially a poison. Taken in small amounts a drug can have a temporary beneficial effect, however taken in larger doses can be harmful and even fatal (cause death).

Drugs dull down the perceptions so one does not FEEL the aches and pains, however the aches and pains are STILL PRESENT...just you are not able to perceive them anymore. The body becomes accustomed to most drugs so that gradually the amount of drug you "need" to get the same effect is MORE, and THAT is the addictive aspect to any drug. To understand more about how drugs do this read:

http://www.scientologyhandbook.org/SH7.H...



I suggest you shift to relieving your aches and pains by taking calcium and magnesium which are both minerals and not drugs, and they both are important in the body nervous system and in healing. There is a drink you can make that is a very effective way of having these minerals.

You can often get the drink as a powder at health food shops. It works REALLY well to deal with aches and pains and would be perfect for your needs as a gymnast. Hope this helps! (Side effects of Aleve and Motrin below)







Aleve (Naproxen) side effects:



Naproxen can cause stomach ulcers that bleed. The chance of

this serious problem increases the longer you take naproxen and

with higher doses of naproxen. Stomach bleeding can also

happen suddenly while you take naproxen. Stop taking naproxen

and call your healthcare provider right away if you get:

• A burning stomach pain

• Black bowel movements that look like tar

• Vomit that looks like blood or coffee grounds



Allergic reactions: Naproxen can cause serious allergic

reactions, including asthma-like symptoms (problems breathing,

swallowing, and wheezing) and rash.

Liver damage: Stop taking naproxen and tell your doctor right

away if you have nausea, vomiting, tiredness, loss of appetite,

itching, yellow coloring of skin or eyes, flu-like symptoms, and

dark urine.

Kidney problems: Naproxen can cause serious kidney problems,

including sudden kidney failure or worsening of kidney problems

that you already have.

Fluid retention: Naproxen can cause fluid retention (holding of

water in your body) and swelling. Fluid retention can be a serious

problem if you have high blood pressure or heart failure.

Pregnancy: Do not take naproxen during your last 3 months of

pregnancy because it may cause problems in the unborn child or

complications during delivery. Tell your doctor if you are

pregnant or planning to become pregnant



Motrin Sire Effects



More common motrin side effects may include:

Abdominal cramps or pain, abdominal discomfort, bloating and gas, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, fluid retention and swelling, headache, heartburn, indigestion, itching, loss of appetite, nausea, nervousness, rash, ringing in ears, stomach pain, vomiting



Less common or rare motrin side effects may include:

Abdominal bleeding, anemia, black stool, blood in urine, blurred vision, changes in heatbeat, chills, confusion, congestive heart failure, eepression, dry eyes and mouth, emotional volatitity, fever, hair loss, hearing loss, hepatitis, high or low blood pressure, hives, inability to sleep, inflammation of nose, inflammation of the pancreas or stomach, kidney or liver failure, servere allergic reactions, shortness of breath, skin eruptions or peeling, sleepiness, stomach or upper intestinal ulcer, ulcer of gums, vision loss, vomiting blood, wheezing, yellow eyes and skin.



Special warnings about motrin:

Peptic ulcers and bleeding can occur without warning. Tell your doctor if you have bleeding or any other problems.



This drug should be used with caution if you have kidney or liver disease, or are severely dehydrated; it can cause liver or kidney inflammation or other problems in some people.



Do not take aspirin or any other anti-inflammatory medications while taking Motrin unless your doctor tells you to do so.



If you have a severe allergic reaction, seek medical help immediately.



Motrin may cause vision problems. If you experience any changes in your vision, inform your doctor.



Mortin may prolong bleeding time. If you are taking blood-thinning medication, this drug should be taken with caution.



This drug can cause water retention. It should be used with caution if you have high blood pressure or poor heart function.



Avoid the use of alcohol while taking this medication.



Motrin may mask the usual signs of infection or other diseases. Use with care in the presence of an existing infection.



If you have diabetes, remember that the suspension contains 1.5 grams of sucrose and 8 calories per teaspoonful.



Motrin chewable tablets contain phenylalanine. If you have a hereditary disease called phenylketonuria, you should be aware of this.

Motrin and Aleve are both anti-inflammatory drugs that work to reduce fever and pain. Taking them constantly may cause your body to depend on their help when dealing with infection. Once you stop taking them a small infection has the opportunity to show itself. Otherwise, neither of these are addictive.

Yes,it is. One can become addicted to just about anything. Sometimes the addiction is physical, sometimes it's all in the head. I doubt if the pills are causing you to be sick. But I would suggest seeing a doctor to have this checked out.

It is highly unlikely that you are addicted to these medications in the quantity that you use. These are not considered addictive medications. You might try acetaminophen as an alternative once in a while. Keep up the gymnastics... what a wonderful sport !

No i dont think you can with over the counter pain medicine. There's no addictive traits in it. Go to google or yahoo and put just that in. " Is aleve addictive" But im going with the no side on this one.

Any drug after it's taken for awhile builds up a tolerance. It could be withdrawals but I doubt it. I think if anything it's more of a mental addiction and your body just getting used to a change.

yep it is possible to become addicted to pain killers, kelly osbourne has had painkiller addictions x

Addiction i s all depend upon you some time we do not avoid some task. Such as when we take a pain killer for a some serious pain, but later we start making it a common use for ank kind of pain as it make our cells little bit higher which help to come of pain but later it will not work on your body.

yes, it is possible.. you can be drug dependent if you abuse any kind of drug..

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