Question 1

what is better for arthritis inflammation and pain?i have been taking 3250 mg of bufferin(aspirin) and dr. suggested aleve (naproxen) 2 at night 2 at morning?

Accepted Answer

See answer: I am hoping you meant to place the # 325mg NOT 3250!  The latter would be way too high.  I would take your doctors advice as s/he is caring for you and can best deliver advice to you situation. Generally speaking aleve (naproxen) is a good medication, but as stated, this needs to be addressed with your treating Doctor.  Best wishes to you.

Question 2

my husband took 3 aspirin for a headache then when it didnt help he took 2 aleve within 2 hours at the most. i told him he shouldnt have mixed them bu?

Accepted Answer

True: But not a big deal. Should not take any aspirin or NSAIDs for the next 12-24 hours.  If the headache persists he may want to see a doctor.

Question 3

what happens if you take17 aspirin and 3 aleve

Accepted Answer

Acute Overdose: If a person accidentally or intentionally takes a very large dose of aspirin at one time, it's called an acute overdose. Seek emergency medical attention if you have overdosed on an NSAID.

Question 4

my husband took aleve this morning. how long does he have to wait to take an aspirin for pain?

Accepted Answer

Now: Can take aspirin now, instead of next dose of Aleve.  Do not take both going forward - the side effects are additive, the pain control less so.

Question 5

i just took a 600mg of aleve and 650mg of aspirin. i did not know of the interaction. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Wait it out: There is not likely to be any serious issue. If you do not have any symptoms, you may wait it out. Drink plenty of water.
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Question 6

i am allergic to aleve. can i take an 81 mg baby aspirin?

Accepted Answer

No: If you're allergic to Aleve out must avoid aspirin and all NSAID medications including ibuprofen, celebrex, toradol,etc

Question 7

can taking aleve and aspirin  cause dizziness  and off balance like a drunk feeling asking for a relative?

Accepted Answer

: You shouldn't take Aleve and aspirin together.I have seen Advil cause dizziness or lightheadedness and Aleve,in the same NSAID class, has been known to do so also. Of course if these symptoms occur in the future without taking NSAIDs, the person would need medical investigation.

Question 8

how long does it take aleve and aspirin to leave your system? i have a pre-employment urine drug test tomorrow and i want to make sure that i dont test positive. i dont take those medications daily and it been at a couple days since ive taken them?

Accepted Answer

: Neither of these drugs is a substance of abuse and are not routinely tested for and it is unlikely that your urine will be tested for these drugs. 
Wish you good health!

Question 9

can i take aleve (naproxen) and aspirin for pain?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: I would not mix these two meds because of a significant increase in the risk of ulcers or GI bleeds with this combination.

Question 10

i was wondering are aspirin or aleve (naproxen) bad for your liver?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: Aleve (naproxen) is more likely to cause liver inflammation but this is a relatively uncommon side effect.

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Aleve vs aspirin for inflammation

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What is better for arthritis inflammation and pain?i have been taking 3250 mg of bufferin(aspirin) and dr. suggested aleve (naproxen) 2 at night 2 at morning?

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My husband took 3 aspirin for a headache then when it didnt help he took 2 aleve within 2 hours at the most. i told him he shouldnt have mixed them bu?

A member asked:

What happens if you take17 aspirin and 3 aleve

A member asked:

My husband took aleve this morning. how long does he have to wait to take an aspirin for pain?

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I just took a 600mg of aleve and 650mg of aspirin. i did not know of the interaction. what should i do?

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I am allergic to aleve. can i take an 81 mg baby aspirin?

A member asked:

Can taking aleve and aspirin cause dizziness and off balance like a drunk feeling asking for a relative?

A member asked:

How long does it take aleve and aspirin to leave your system? i have a pre-employment urine drug test tomorrow and i want to make sure that i dont test positive. i dont take those medications daily and it been at a couple days since ive taken them?

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Can i take aleve (naproxen) and aspirin for pain?

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I was wondering are aspirin or aleve (naproxen) bad for your liver?

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