Question 1

i took 1 aleve this morning at 6:00 am and now it is 10:23 am, can i take 1 ibuprofen now?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes for this one time. Over the counter directions should be followed from on the bottle labeling.
Take with food to protect your stomach.

Question 2

i took aleve 220mg and the approximately 2 hours  later took ibuprofen 200mg
is this safe?

Accepted Answer

: Both naproxen sodium and ibuprofen are related nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs.  At doses as labeled, there should be no risk if not repeating this combination.

Question 3

silly question- i took one 220 mg aleve at 6:30 am, then took 2 200 mg ibuprofen at 8:30 am. is that ok?

Accepted Answer

It's a bit much. : Those two medications are similar. You wouldn't need to combine them that way. Too much of those medications can affect your stomach and kidneys.

Question 4

can anyone provide a weight/height based chart for common drug dosages: aleve, ibuprofen, etc.?

thank you

Accepted Answer

For childern: For adults they are standard doses based usually on a 70 kg man.
Always best to look up doses and double check them each time anyway.

Question 5

i'm looking for an ibuprofen and aleve dosage chart for adults based on height/weight. i'm 6'4, 200 lbs and standard dosage doesn't cut it. thank you!

Accepted Answer

Standard: There is no benefit for taking more than 600 mg 3 times a day or 500 mg 2 times a day even for a person of your size.  If the NSAIDs are not helping consider adding acetaminophen or seeing your doctor about another agent. Taking NSAIDs at high does does come with risks so it is best to minimize your intake or use for short periods as needed.

Question 6

advil (ibuprofen) or aleve: which is better for sores and aches?

Accepted Answer

No way to tell: Which ever works best for you. Aleve (naproxen) is longer acting.

Question 7

can i take (aleve) ibuprofen after taking dayquil i need something for my headache?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, you can do that for less than 3 days.

Question 8

i took 2 aleve at 2pm and 2 aleve at 6pm it is now 12:28 am can i take tylenol or ibuprofen 800 at all?

Accepted Answer

Need to see  dentist: there are several reasons for tooth ache . most common is due grinding teeth, TMJ problem or r/O abscess. Gum disease can give rise to Heart disease if gingivitis is not taken care of. you can take Ibuprofen

Question 9

i have pain on the right side of my back, i think i my have sat in a weird position for a period of time, but the pain still persists a week later, thoughts? started taking aleve today, ibuprofen was not helping. i feels the best when standing, sitting is

Accepted Answer

Ans: Most likely you straine a muscle. Try heat over the back and do passive stretching exercises. Will help may take a few weeks to be back to normal

Question 10

i took  2 800mg ibuprofen and 1 aleve (naproxen) wil it harm me?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: That is a bit high on two similar drugs termed NSAIDs.  You might experience some stomach upsetness at those levels but no other harm should result from one exposure like you have had.

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I took 1 aleve this morning at 6:00 am and now it is 10:23 am, can i take 1 ibuprofen now?

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I took aleve 220mg and the approximately 2 hours later took ibuprofen 200mg is this safe?

A member asked:

Silly question- i took one 220 mg aleve at 6:30 am, then took 2 200 mg ibuprofen at 8:30 am. is that ok?

A member asked:

Can anyone provide a weight/height based chart for common drug dosages: aleve, ibuprofen, etc.? thank you

A member asked:

I'm looking for an ibuprofen and aleve dosage chart for adults based on height/weight. i'm 6'4, 200 lbs and standard dosage doesn't cut it. thank you!

A member asked:

Advil (ibuprofen) or aleve: which is better for sores and aches?

A member asked:

Can i take (aleve) ibuprofen after taking dayquil i need something for my headache?

A member asked:

I took 2 aleve at 2pm and 2 aleve at 6pm it is now 12:28 am can i take tylenol or ibuprofen 800 at all?

A member asked:

I have pain on the right side of my back, i think i my have sat in a weird position for a period of time, but the pain still persists a week later, thoughts? started taking aleve today, ibuprofen was not helping. i feels the best when standing, sitting is

A member asked:

I took 2 800mg ibuprofen and 1 aleve (naproxen) wil it harm me?

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