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How long can one take aleve daily

A 63-year-old female asked:
Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc
Internal Medicine 29 years experience
Aleve is an NSAID, not safe being taken medium to long term, due to possible side effects, such as gi bleed or fluid retention.
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Dr. Bennett Machanic
Neurology 54 years experience
Aleve is a temporary solution at best. If you do have low back pain causing sciatica, physical therapy might be useful. You may benefit from imaging... Read More
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Dr. Gurmukh Singh
Pathology 51 years experience
Aleve is okay for short term, but you need to address the underlying issue and consulting a doctor would be prudent. If you get stomach upset, you may... Read More
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A 62-year-old female asked:
Dr. Paul Grin
Pain Management 38 years experience
See a rheumatologist: Your primary doctor for rheumatoid arthritis should be a rheumatologist. A rheumatologist can detect arthritis and prescribe the proper treatment.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Devin Namaky
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Don't: As long as you feel fine, probably nothing. But you should try not to take the medication long term like that as it puts you at risk of gastric ulcers... Read More
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A 90-year-old male asked:
Dr. Amy Tezza
38 years experience
Tylenol (acetaminophen): Tylenol (acetaminophen) or acetominophen can be a safer drug for older patients to take. If you have liver disease or drink heavily you should check w... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. George Klauber
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
Yes: Only do not exceed recommended dose or frequency.
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A female asked:
Dr. Al Hegab
Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
Better wait 4 more: hours, the two are NSAIDs and side effects can be an issue if taken too soon. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) can be used in the interim to control pain/fever... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Gurmukh Singh
Pathology 51 years experience
It should not do any lasting damage. Do limit to the dose recommended by your doctor. Aleve can cause stomach upset. Regular aerobic exercise may help... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Axel Martinez-Irizarry
Family Medicine 19 years experience
With doctor order.: 2 aleve (naproxen) are the equivalent of 440mg of Naproxen sodium. Prescription strength Naproxen is 500mg. So it is possible to use under the presc... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Robert Killian
General Practice 30 years experience
Seeking Attention: Yes. Or you should go see your doctor today. You have already been well advised of our opinions about attempting to harm yourself. We take your thre... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Paul Grin
Pain Management 38 years experience
Number of factors: Your diagnosis, clinical individual situation, level of pain or inflammation, individual risk factors, and the past experience with NSAIDs medications... Read More
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