Question 1

what is better for knee swelling, ibuprofen or aleve (naproxen)?

Accepted Answer

NSAIDS: Both are anti inflammatory medications thus both effective for swelling in the knee (or elsewhere). Main differences involve duration of benefit rather than effectiveness.

Question 2

i have swollen cheeks due to piercings. (3rd day) now i dont know which is best to take ibuprofen or naproxen 550mg. which is best to reduce swelling?

Accepted Answer

Ibuprofen: They are essentially cousins.  Ibuprofen starts working more quickly, but doesn't last as long so you have to repeat the dose more often.  Naproxen takes longer to reach it effectiveness, but lasts longer so you don't have to take it as often.    Ice might help more with the swelling.  Are you sure you do not have an infection?   Best wishes to you.

Question 3

i took advil (ibuprofen) liquid gels and had facial swelling an hour later, few weeks later i took naproxen sodium (liquid gel) no swelling or reaction. how?

Accepted Answer

Different meds: Although Advil (ibuprofen) and Naproxen are both non-steroidals they are different meds so one can have a reaction to one but not the other.

Question 4

why does ibuprofen and naproxen cause ankle swelling, and meloxicam cause ankle and leg swelling? should i get my kidneys checked?

Accepted Answer

Side effect: The nsaids have a side effect of retaining fluid and can cause a host of other bad problems.
They are not innocuous pills to be taken like candy. This fluid retention is a serious issue. And you need to avoid these medications

better to find ou what is toxic in your body that needs to be cleansed rather then take dangerous medication to cover symptoms.

Question 5

i am experiencing  throat swelling, headache (better by: rest, nsaids (ibuprofen, naproxen, etc.)) (side: all sides) (quality: dull or aching sensation, feels sharp or stabbing, wakes you from sleep) (worsened by: bending forward, sneeze or cough, routine

Accepted Answer

Sinusitis: needs to be ruled out first, see your doctor for assessment, who may refer you to an ENT doctor, meanwhile, pain killers and saline nasal washes would help, good luck

Question 6

im allergic to naproxen and ibuprofen is there a safe alternate for me to reduce swelling and inflamation?

Accepted Answer

Salsalate?: This drug is a derivative of aspirin, but does not have an effect on prostaglandin formation, and is generally safe for people with intolerance to other nsaids.  It also does not hurt the stomach.  Ask your doctor about it!

Question 7

is aleve (naproxen) or advil better for swelling?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: They have comparable effectiveness with adequate dosing.

Question 8

what can i do for now to try to reduce the swelling in my arm? i'm already taking motrin and aleve (naproxen) for pain.

Accepted Answer

Cause First: Before a treatment can be offered the cause of the problem has to be diagnosed. There is nothing in your question to explain what or why the swelling has occurred.

Question 9

i've had a few small hives after taking ibuprofen and aspirin. can i try aleve/naproxen? never had swelling, breathing issues and don't have asthma.

Accepted Answer

Hives: People can have hypersensitivity reactions to every different type of medication or internally injested substance (including food). If you notice a reaction be sure to tell your doctor and avoid the substance   most reactions can be stopped by avoidance of the offending agents. If important enough your doctor can use medication to suppress a reaction.

Question 10

i took ibuprofen 600mg 4hrs after taking aleve am i ok?

Accepted Answer

: You don’t say how much Aleve you took but you likely should not take any more ibuprofen or Aleve for 24 hours or so, assuming your liver function is normal. If you are not sure, you can call your doctor. Everyone metabolizes medicines differently so 24 hours should be enough time to metabolize these meds if your liver function is normal. Good luck!

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Aleve or ibuprofen for swelling

A member asked:

What is better for knee swelling, ibuprofen or aleve (naproxen)?

A member asked:

I have swollen cheeks due to piercings. (3rd day) now i dont know which is best to take ibuprofen or naproxen 550mg. which is best to reduce swelling?

A member asked:

I took advil (ibuprofen) liquid gels and had facial swelling an hour later, few weeks later i took naproxen sodium (liquid gel) no swelling or reaction. how?

A member asked:

Why does ibuprofen and naproxen cause ankle swelling, and meloxicam cause ankle and leg swelling? should i get my kidneys checked?

A member asked:

I am experiencing throat swelling, headache (better by: rest, nsaids (ibuprofen, naproxen, etc.)) (side: all sides) (quality: dull or aching sensation, feels sharp or stabbing, wakes you from sleep) (worsened by: bending forward, sneeze or cough, routine

A member asked:

Im allergic to naproxen and ibuprofen is there a safe alternate for me to reduce swelling and inflamation?

A member asked:

Is aleve (naproxen) or advil better for swelling?

A member asked:

What can i do for now to try to reduce the swelling in my arm? i'm already taking motrin and aleve (naproxen) for pain.

A member asked:

I've had a few small hives after taking ibuprofen and aspirin. can i try aleve/naproxen? never had swelling, breathing issues and don't have asthma.

A member asked:

I took ibuprofen 600mg 4hrs after taking aleve am i ok?

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