Answer a few quick and easy questions from our pharmacists to see what treatments you’re eligible for

About You
Are you aged between 18-65?
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Are you seeking treatment for relief of pain and/or inflammation in a joint or muscle?
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Have you tried over the counter pain relief options such as paracetamol, or topical gels like Ibuleve or Voltarol but require stronger pain relief?
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Medication
Are you currently taking any of the following medications (including over the counter, prescription or recreational drugs)?

Antidepressants (e.g. venlafaxine, sertraline, fluoxetine, citalopram, escitalopram, mirtazapine, paroxetine, fluvoxamine, vortioxetine) Any medication for blood pressure (e.g. lisinopril, perindopril, enalapril, chlorothiazide, captopril, amlodipine, diltiazem, felodipine) Any medication for cancer treatment (e.g. acalabrutinib, axitinib, bevacizumab, erlotinib, mifamurtide, cobimetinib, dasatinib, ibrutinib, imatinib, nintedanib, pazopanib, pemetrexed, trametinib, trastuzumab emtansine) Any blood thinning medication (e.g. warfarin, heparin injections, rivaroxaban, dabigatran, apixaban, edoxaban, acenocoumarol, argatroban, bemiparin, bivalirudin, dalteparin, danaparoid, dipyridamole, enoxaparin, phenindione, tinzaparin, tirofiban) Alprostadil Alpha-blockers (e.g. doxazosin, tamsulosin, prazosin, alfuzosin) Alteplase Anagrelide Aspirin Baclofen Beclomethasone Budesonide Caplacizumab Ciclesonide Ciclosporin Cilostazol Clonidine Clopidogrel Colistimethate Corticosteroids (e.g. prednisolone, dexamethasone, methylprednisolone, hydrocortisone, fludrocortisone) Dapoxetine Deferasirox Deflazacort Diazoxide Duloxetine Diuretics (e.g. bendroflumethiazide, chlorthalidone, hydrochlorothiazide, hydroflumethiazide, indapamide, metolazone) Eicosapentaenoic acid Fluticasone Hydralazine Iloprost Ketorolac Levofloxacin Lithium Methotrexate Methyldopa Mifamurtide Minoxidil Mometasone Moxonidine Nicotinic acid (Niacin) Nicorandil Nitrates NSAIDs (e.g. ibuprofen, diclofenac, mefenamic acid, indomethacin) Omega-3-acid ethyl esters (Omega 3 fish oils) Pemetrexed Penicillamine Pentoxifylline Phenindione Potassium Canrenoate Prasugrel Quinolones (an antibiotic e.g. ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, delafloxacin) Ritonavir Sodium nitroprusside Sulfonylureas (e.g. gliclazide, glibenclamide) Tacrolimus Triamcinolone Zidovudine

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Agreement
Do you agree to the following?

You will read the patient information leaflet supplied with your medication You will contact us and inform your GP of your medication if you experience any side effects of treatment, if you start new medication or if your medical conditions change during treatment. The treatment is solely for your own use You have answered all the above questions accurately and truthfully. You understand our prescribers take your answers in good faith and base their prescribing decisions accordingly, and that incorrect information can be hazardous to your health.

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Do you understand that naproxen should be taken with or after food?
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Do you understand that you should not consume more than 14 units of alcohol a week whilst taking naproxen?
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Do you understand that you should not use naproxen at the same time as any other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications in tablet or cream/gel form such as ibuprofen, Voltarol gel, and Ibuleve gel?
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Do you agree to speak to your doctor in the following circumstances:

Your pain worsens during treatment You are in severe pain Your pain does not improve within 2-3 days of treatment Your pain is spreading to other areas of your body Your pain is having a significant impact on the quality of your life

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Do you agree to seek urgent medical attention if you experience any of the following whilst taking treatment:

Heartburn or indigestion Stomach pain Diarrhoea Nausea Vomiting blood or dark particles Blood or black, tarry poo Frequent sore throats, nose bleeds and infections

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Health
Have you ever had a hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to naproxen or any other non steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen?
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Have you ever experienced indigestion from taking any other non steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen?
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Are you pregnant, breastfeeding or planning a pregnancy?
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Are you allergic or sensitive to lactose?
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Have you ever been advised that non steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as Naproxen or Ibuprofen are not suitable for you?
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Do you have any of the following conditions?

Heart problems Liver disease Kidney disease Asthma Heart failure Heart attack Stroke or mini stroke Clotting disorders Peripheral arterial disease High blood pressure Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Alcohol dependency A history of stomach or duodenal ulcers A history of gastrointestinal bleeding A history of gastrointestinal perforation A history of gastrointestinal cancer A history of gastritis (or regular indigestion) Barrett's oesophagus Inflammatory bowel disease Allergic disorders Nasal polyps Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) Mixed connective tissue disorders

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Do you have a fever?
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Complete our 2 minute consultation

We’re almost done! M.Asad Sharif To make sure this treatment is safe for you to take, we just need you to answer a few questions.

M. Asad Sharif

Superintendent Pharmacist | MPharm, MRPharmS, MPSI, PGDip

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