Question 1

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 2

this heacache has lasted all day. it was gradual. i woke up with it but the pain got worse over the course of the day. i took one aleve, but it didn't help much.

Accepted Answer

There are too many: potential diagnoses that cause headache. Some are very serious and actually lethal and others not so much. Without obtaining a thorough history and examination and some testing these cannot be differentiated. You need to see a health care provider to determine what is wrong and how to help you. Go now!

Question 3

what would happen if you took 20 aleve (naproxen) in one day?

Accepted Answer

Be seen now: The dose of Aleve (naproxen) is two per day which means you would have taken 10 times the recommended dose.  An overdose can cause vomiting,  bleeding from the stomach, seizures, etc...
If you or someone you know has taken that many, they need to be seen immediately.

Question 4

an np diagnosed me with sciatica and told me to take aleve twice a day (i had been taking one daily when the pain first started).  is it safe to take aleve every day?

Accepted Answer

: Aleve is an NSAID, not safe being taken medium to long term, due to possible side effects, such as gi bleed or fluid retention.

Question 5

what will happen to my body, including my stomach and liver if i take one aleve only for the day?

Accepted Answer

: If you do not have kidney disease, stomach ulcers, gastritis, or bad reflux, &amp; if you eat something prior to taking Aleve, &amp; drink plenty of water during the day, it should be quite safe to take one Aleve per day.  It works very well for many patients with arthritis or certain other types of pain &amp; has been around for many years.

Question 6

took 2 aleve (naproxen) at 11am, and one at 10pm same day, when is the next safe time i can take, and is taking 2 at same time bad?

Accepted Answer

About 12 hours...: Should take approximately 12 hours apart.  Aleve is naproxen 220 mg.  It is fine to take 2 Aleve at a time as long as you are hydrated and do not have underlying kidney disease or take large doses of diuretics.

Question 7

should you go to the er if you take 20 aleve (naproxen) in one day?

Accepted Answer

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 threats seriously, even if you feel like bragging that you went ahead and attempted to harm yourself.  I would add today that your reaching out means that you really do not want to die. Let's use that to have you get brave and ask for help in person.

Question 8

today i was having really bad cramps so i took one aleve. i then got the j&j vaccine two and a half hours later. did i ruin the vaccine? i know youre not supposed to take pain medication beforehand and ive been so stressed about this all day?

Accepted Answer

: Absolutely not ! Even though you've read about it, it's been overstated and there aren't studies in humans that confirm a negative effect on the efficacy of the vaccine from taking NSAIDs

Question 9

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 10

i took one aleve 4hrs ago. can i take my 15mg meloxicam now?

Accepted Answer

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 if you wish, have a good day

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Is 6 aleve in 1 day too much

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

This heacache has lasted all day. it was gradual. i woke up with it but the pain got worse over the course of the day. i took one aleve, but it didn't help much.

A member asked:

What would happen if you took 20 aleve (naproxen) in one day?

A member asked:

An np diagnosed me with sciatica and told me to take aleve twice a day (i had been taking one daily when the pain first started). is it safe to take aleve every day?

A member asked:

What will happen to my body, including my stomach and liver if i take one aleve only for the day?

A member asked:

Took 2 aleve (naproxen) at 11am, and one at 10pm same day, when is the next safe time i can take, and is taking 2 at same time bad?

A member asked:

Should you go to the er if you take 20 aleve (naproxen) in one day?

A member asked:

Today i was having really bad cramps so i took one aleve. i then got the j&j vaccine two and a half hours later. did i ruin the vaccine? i know youre not supposed to take pain medication beforehand and ive been so stressed about this all day?

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:

I took one aleve 4hrs ago. can i take my 15mg meloxicam now?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?