Question 1

anything when taking aleve (naproxen)?

Accepted Answer

Question unclear: Naproxyn, like other similar compounds may produce abdominal pain and upper GI bleeding, and can predispose to cardiovascular events which can be life-threatening.  Can also interfere with some anti-depressants.

Question 2

can i take aleve and naproxen together?

Accepted Answer

Same med: They are the same thing. Please adher to daily maximum dosage recommendations.

Question 3

is 6 aleve (naproxen) in 1 day too much?

Accepted Answer

No: However, that is the maximum dose of Naproxen you should take in a day.

Question 4

how many aleve equal anaprox (naproxen)?

Accepted Answer

Naproxen sodium: Aleve is a consumer brand of generic naproxen sodium while Anaprox is a prescription brand of generic naproxen sodium. Anaprox 275mg of naproxen sodium is equivalent to 250mg naproxen while Aleve 220mg of naproxen sodium is equivalent to 200mg naproxen. You won't find an exact match unless you count 5 Aleve or 4 Anaprox but that's way too much to take at once.

Question 5

is taking 8 aleve (naproxen) at once bad?

Accepted Answer

NSAID: it may cause gastritis and if you have underlying kidney disease it may also be a problem leading deterioration in kidney function

Question 6

is naprelan (naproxen) stronger than aleve?

Accepted Answer

Not really: About the same.  There is not really much difference.

Question 7

i took 13 aleve (naproxen) what should i do ?

Accepted Answer

Got to emergency roo: You have taken a potentially severely toxic dose of naproxen. You are at risk of GI bleeding, liver disease and possible kidney damage. You should go to emergency room where stomach can possibly be evacuated or contents neutralized. Also your kidney and liver function should be monitored

Question 8

how many aleve otc equal a anaprox (naproxen)?

Accepted Answer

30 mg difference: Aleve OTC is naproxen, 220 mg and anaprox is also naproxen, 250 mg.

Question 9

is it ok to take 3 aleves (naproxen) at a time?

Accepted Answer

No: This is considered an overdose of the medication.  If you are having that much pain and inflammation, consult your doctor for a proper dosage of medicine or a prescription.

Question 10

what will happen if you take 4 aleve (naproxen)?

Accepted Answer

Don't exceed the max: Don't exceed the maximum daily dose prescribed.  If you need more medicine than that, ask your doctor for more.  Explain that it doesn't have to be just one medicine, so that if you have already tried one, maybe consider taking two medicines at a time.

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