Out-of-network benefits â benefits provided under a health care benefits plan for services or supplies provided by doctors and other health care professionals who are not parties to a contract with a UnitedHealth Group affiliate.
Over-the-counter. Naproxen is used to temporarily reduce fever, as well as treat minor aches and pains due to: 1  minor pain of arthritis. 2  menstrual cramps. 3  the common cold. 4  muscular aches. 5  headache. 6  backache. 7  toothache.
Naproxen is available in both non-prescription strength (e.g. brand name Aleve) and prescription strength (e.g. brand name Naprosyn). For patients with back pain, it works by reducing proteins that cause inflammation and pain in the body and is commonly recommended for treatment of back pain. Naproxen thins the blood, so individuals taking oral blood thinners or anticoagulants should avoid naproxen, as excessive blood thinning may lead to bleeding.