Question 1

hi i'm 36 years old and am having lower back pain after laying down for too long. whats best for this? ibuprofen? aleve? tylenol? thanks.

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on other medical issues you might have.  If there are no contraindications to any of the meds, then the main difference is that Tylenol does not have an antiinflammatory while the other two have it.

Question 2

can aleve cause kidney damage? how long does it take for that to happen? i knew someone that took motrin for 1-2 weeks for tooth pain and damaged their kidneys. i took aleve 12 times in a month to month in a half because of pain. not 12 days in a row?

Accepted Answer

Dose &amp; frequency: NSAIDS (Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Ketoprofen) can damage the kidneys if they are taken in too high of a dosage, too frequently or in a setting where the patient is dehydrated. You should drink plenty of fluids and avoid becoming dehydrated when you use these medicines. Ibuprofen (400mg every 6-8hrs), Naproxen (220mg every 8-12hrs) See https://www.getreliefresponsibly.com/use-pain-medicine-safely.

Question 3

best  otc drug for lower back (waistline level) nerve pain?  aleve?  advil?  tylenol (acetaminophen)?  other?

Accepted Answer

Varies: It depends on the patient. Some respond to one med better than another. Any of these can provide a benefit. Aleve and Advil are anti-inflammatories and thus, have the potential to reduce inflammation, a common cause of low back pain. Tylenol (acetaminophen) works through the brain, but is not an anti-inflammatory.  If I can  help, then join my care team &amp; virtual practice at 
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Question 4

i took ibuprofen 600mg 4hrs after taking aleve am i ok?

Accepted Answer

: You don’t say how much Aleve you took but you likely should not take any more ibuprofen or Aleve for 24 hours or so, assuming your liver function is normal. If you are not sure, you can call your doctor. Everyone metabolizes medicines differently so 24 hours should be enough time to metabolize these meds if your liver function is normal. Good luck!

Question 5

can i take (aleve) ibuprofen after taking dayquil i need something for my headache?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, you can do that for less than 3 days.

Question 6

i took 2 aleve at 2pm and 2 aleve at 6pm it is now 12:28 am can i take tylenol or ibuprofen 800 at all?

Accepted Answer

Need to see  dentist: there are several reasons for tooth ache . most common is due grinding teeth, TMJ problem or r/O abscess. Gum disease can give rise to Heart disease if gingivitis is not taken care of. you can take Ibuprofen

Question 7

i took two 220mg aleve yesterday around 9 or 10pm then took a 600mg ibuprofen around 2am this morning an my tooth is still killing me my appointment isn't until tomorrow what can i take now?

Accepted Answer

: May need an antibiotic for treatment of your tooth.  I would do an urgent consult with Healthtap for further treatment or see an urgent care specialist in person.  On Healthtap urgent care we treat these issues all the time.

Question 8

i took  2 800mg ibuprofen and 1 aleve (naproxen) wil it harm me?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: That is a bit high on two similar drugs termed NSAIDs.  You might experience some stomach upsetness at those levels but no other harm should result from one exposure like you have had.

Question 9

i took 1 aleve this morning at 6:00 am and now it is 10:23 am, can i take 1 ibuprofen now?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes for this one time. Over the counter directions should be followed from on the bottle labeling.
Take with food to protect your stomach.

Question 10

i took aleve 220mg and the approximately 2 hours  later took ibuprofen 200mg
is this safe?

Accepted Answer

: Both naproxen sodium and ibuprofen are related nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs.  At doses as labeled, there should be no risk if not repeating this combination.

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Hi i'm 36 years old and am having lower back pain after laying down for too long. whats best for this? ibuprofen? aleve? tylenol? thanks.

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Can aleve cause kidney damage? how long does it take for that to happen? i knew someone that took motrin for 1-2 weeks for tooth pain and damaged their kidneys. i took aleve 12 times in a month to month in a half because of pain. not 12 days in a row?

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Best otc drug for lower back (waistline level) nerve pain? aleve? advil? tylenol (acetaminophen)? other?

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I took ibuprofen 600mg 4hrs after taking aleve am i ok?

A member asked:

Can i take (aleve) ibuprofen after taking dayquil i need something for my headache?

A member asked:

I took 2 aleve at 2pm and 2 aleve at 6pm it is now 12:28 am can i take tylenol or ibuprofen 800 at all?

A member asked:

I took two 220mg aleve yesterday around 9 or 10pm then took a 600mg ibuprofen around 2am this morning an my tooth is still killing me my appointment isn't until tomorrow what can i take now?

A member asked:

I took 2 800mg ibuprofen and 1 aleve (naproxen) wil it harm me?

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I took 1 aleve this morning at 6:00 am and now it is 10:23 am, can i take 1 ibuprofen now?

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I took aleve 220mg and the approximately 2 hours later took ibuprofen 200mg is this safe?

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