Question 1

what pain medication (motrin.aleve,advil) is safe to use if you have a stomach ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Tylenol : Tylenol. The others can worsen ulcers and gastritis. But the generic it's cheaper and just as good.

Question 2

can going off aleve (naproxen) give you bad headaches? i had to take advil cause aleve (naproxen) was giving me bad stomach pains, last one i took was friday, so is this wh

Accepted Answer

Acid reflux: Coming off a leave just like coming off any anti-inflammatory can lead to increased inflammation and rebound headaches can occur. But be very careful because both Aleve (naproxen) and ibuprofen are capable of irritating the stomach and increasing the acid reflux.

Question 3

my mom 71 y/o had a stomach ulcer 10 year ago , never bothered her again, the thing is she have a backache and i want to know if she can take advil or aleve?

Accepted Answer

: I would try to avoid nsaid meds like advil&amp;Aleve and take acetaminophen (Tylenol). Stomach ulcers are serious disorders.   If it's not an injury, apply hot moist pack 20  minutes or alternate hot&amp; cold packs 4 times a day. For a strain muscle relaxant should help. Prescription for lidoderm patches are effective. Have her see  an MD if not improving.

Question 4

i took 1 aleve this morning and want to take 2 advil as soon as possible how much time do i have to wait? by the way its for my migraine.

Accepted Answer

NSAID: Aleve or Naproxen is an all day medication, so it is 12 hours before you take another NSAID.

Question 5

all i want to know is if it is safe to take advil 12 hours after taking aleve.  i take aleve during work(12 hour shift) then come home and usually in pretty severe pain again by then.  would it be safe to take advil at that time for relief to sleep?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It would be safe to take the medication as you described. 
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Question 6

i have taken a total of 6 different pain relievers within 12 hours to relieve my cramps 2 midol,2 aleve,& 2 advil,& non are working . whats going on?

Accepted Answer

Menstrual cramps: Both Aleve and Advil are in the same class of medications and are felt to be effective in relieving symptoms of dysmenorrhea. Applying heat over the lower abdomen may also relieve severe menstrual cramping. Your gynecologist can also advise you on this matter if painful periods continue.

Question 7

is advil or aleve (naproxen) better?

Accepted Answer

Pretty similar: But some people like one or the other more.

Question 8

alternating advil with aleve, (naproxen) is that okay?

Accepted Answer

not really: I never encourage the use of 2 different nsaids at the same time. There is absolutely no advantage to alternating these 2 drugs. Stick with one and you will get better results.

Question 9

can i take aleve if the last time i took advil was at 2 30 this afternoon?

Accepted Answer

Advil: A dose of Advil lasts from 6-8 hours. You may take another dose. Aleve effect is 12 hours and I don't think you'd have a problem taking one now with food.  You could also add Tylenol. A dentist should be consulted,however.

Question 10

can i take aleve (naproxen) before advil wears off?

Accepted Answer

avoid mixing: Neither metaphors nor nsaids should be mixed. Use one or the other.

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My mom 71 y/o had a stomach ulcer 10 year ago , never bothered her again, the thing is she have a backache and i want to know if she can take advil or aleve?

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I took 1 aleve this morning and want to take 2 advil as soon as possible how much time do i have to wait? by the way its for my migraine.

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All i want to know is if it is safe to take advil 12 hours after taking aleve. i take aleve during work(12 hour shift) then come home and usually in pretty severe pain again by then. would it be safe to take advil at that time for relief to sleep?

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I have taken a total of 6 different pain relievers within 12 hours to relieve my cramps 2 midol,2 aleve,& 2 advil,& non are working . whats going on?

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Is advil or aleve (naproxen) better?

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Alternating advil with aleve, (naproxen) is that okay?

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