Is naproxen a blood thinner

[Amanda]

I just had an appendectomy (had my appendix removed) and I can't takeany pain pills with blood thinners. Is naproxin a blood thinner?

[Esra]

Yes, Naproxen, like other NSAIDS, thins the blood stream.

[annette o]

Yes, Naproxen thins the blood. Many of the other over the counter pain medications are NSAIDs much like Naproxen and has a similar blood thinning effect.

[tinmuning]

Naproxen interferes with platelet function, thus increases bleeding time or it increases your chances to have prolonged bleeding.