Question 1

is aleve safe to take for pain and fever durning pregnancy? i was told i could take tylenol, (acetaminophen) but i don't have any.

Accepted Answer

NSAID: Aleve, (naproxen) ibuprofen, motrin etc are NSAIDs. Generallly not recommended during pregnancy due to risk of bleeding. Same with aspirin. Tylenol has acetaminophen which is safer during pregnancy. If you don't have it, it is an easy med to get , just go to your corner drug store, but don't take chances with the NSAID.

Question 2

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 3

my doctor told me to take 4 aleve a day - 2 in the morning and 2 at night resulting in 880mg a day. is that safe?

Accepted Answer

Naprosyn: up to 1000ish MG a day for 6 weeks if you have no medical problems is probably okay

Question 4

is it safe to take asprin and aleve (naproxen)?

Accepted Answer

Not really: The combination carries significant GI risk.

Question 5

is it safe to take aleve (naproxen) for pain from shingles?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can take aleve for that pain.  There are also  a number of other options for chronic pain from shingles (postherpetic neuralgia) including topical Lidocaine ointment, some anticonvulsants like Gabapentin or lyrica, (pregabalin) or some antidepressants like Cymbalta or elavil.  These are prescription medications.  You couls discuss these options with your primary care provider.

Question 6

is it safe to take aleve (naproxen) while taking sudafed?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This combination can be used.

Question 7

is it safe to take mecilzine 25mg, aleve and vitamin d3 4000ui together?

Accepted Answer

: Meclizine is a mild antihistamine, Aleve or naproxen is also a antiinflammatory medication and vitamin D3 is a useful oral vitamin to help maintain bone strength by allowing calcium to be deposited. All 3 can be taken together.

Question 8

i took aleve (naproxen) today an wanted to know if it was safe to take hydroco/apap 5-325 with it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Aleve (naproxen) and hydrocodone are compatable.  Either medication could cause stomach upset so i suggest taking them with food.

Question 9

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 10

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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Is aleve safe to take for pain and fever durning pregnancy? i was told i could take tylenol, (acetaminophen) but i don't have any.

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:

My doctor told me to take 4 aleve a day - 2 in the morning and 2 at night resulting in 880mg a day. is that safe?

A member asked:

Is it safe to take asprin and aleve (naproxen)?

A member asked:

Is it safe to take aleve (naproxen) for pain from shingles?

A member asked:

Is it safe to take aleve (naproxen) while taking sudafed?

A member asked:

Is it safe to take mecilzine 25mg, aleve and vitamin d3 4000ui together?

A member asked:

I took aleve (naproxen) today an wanted to know if it was safe to take hydroco/apap 5-325 with it?

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:

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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