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Aleve Vs Ibuprofen For Inflammation

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Dr. Shruti Rijhwani MD

I had gastritis 9 years ago from taking too much ibuprofen after foot surgery . I have degenerative arthritis in my back and would like to take ibuprofen or aleve for the pain. Can I take... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shruti Rijhwani ( Rheumatologist)
Dr.   Mahesh Kumar T S MD

Should my 16 year old take 3 Aleve (previously recommended for extreme headache by neurologist ) with Hydrocodone for pain from recent wisdom teeth extraction. Dentist prescribed Ibuprofen and ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S ( Dentist)
Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma MD

I have taken ibuprofen for arthritis for a number of years. My daughter in law has put me on Aleve for the arthritis pain. I am not getting the help I need. Can I go back to the ibuprofen? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Rhea Chanda MD

I can't take any blood thinners or ibuprofen for a week; in prep fo a procedure I'm having. I've hurt my back and need an anti-inflamatory for my sciatic nerve pain . Can I take Aleve instead of ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rhea Chanda ( OBGYN)
Dr. Chobufo Ditah MD

I have a really bad headache. I've taken 2 xtra strength Tylenol 3 hrs ago & 1 Aleve 1 hr ago. Can I take some ibuprofen? 800 mgs? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Chobufo Ditah ( General & Family Physician)

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Dr.    Mohammed Taher Ali MD

& was prescribed ibuprofen but pharmacist says its the same as Aleve as they are both Nsaids is this ...I had a what I assumed was mild reaction (slight swelling of area around mouth) after taking... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Michelle Gibson James MD

I am an asthmatic...74 years old...have arthritis...have never taken Aleve....have used aspirin and ibuprofen occasionally. Would like to see if Aleve will help me through the night...others wear off.... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Ratnakar Kini MD

after taking the last dose of Aleve can I start the ibuprofen? ...I ve been taking Aleve (2 pills twice a day) for 5 days along with 10mg at night of flexural for ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ratnakar Kini ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis MD

for swelling. I can live without the pain pill. Could I possibly go on ibuprofen instead of the aleve ... location about once an hour), but I m wondering if I will cause a problem by changing to... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Ina Zaimi MD

Can you take aleve and tylenol together. My gfriend just injured her knee, probably torn meniscus. She has been taking Aleve to help reduce inflammation but she is in a lot of pain and icing does not ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ina Zaimi ( General & Family Physician)