Question 1

is taking 2 naproxen 220 mg twice a day stronger than taking 4 ibuprofen 200 mg 3 times a day?

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About the same but: Everyone responds  differently to these  drugs. One  person may respond to naproxen and not to ibuprofen and vice  versa.  The  top doses  for ibuprofen is a total of 3200 mg/day and 750 mg/day total for naproxen. You are young and have  less risk of the side effects  of either intestinal bleeding, decreased  kidney function or elevation of your  blood pressure. You need to discuss with your MD.

Question 2

what is stronger naproxen 500mg or ibuprofen 800mg? for pinched nerve.

Accepted Answer

Naproxen or Iburofen: Naproxen is regarded by some to be 'stronger' but it might not work as well as Ibuprofen for you... Every person is different; both are non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, (nsaids) and they need to be taken with food. Try Ibuprofen 800mg 3x/day or Naproxen 500mg 2x/day both for a week and see what works best for you. Watch out for stomach upset to prevent bleeding ulders! possibly try neurontin (gabapentin)...

Question 3

hi. can i take either naproxen or ibuprofen with solpadol and which is the stronger of naproxen or ibuprofen ?

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About the same: They are both NSAID's and will both be effective.
Use whichever one is less expensive for you.

Question 4

is 800 mg of ibuprofen stronger than 440 mg of naproxen for back and joint pain?

Accepted Answer

It's all relative...: It seems to be relative to just who is taking the medicine. Ibuprofen works well with some people and has only a minimal effect with others. The same holds true with Naproxen. It is important to remember that when taking either one of these medications, that one should try to take the smallest dosage necessary to affect the best relief. Try not to take the maximum dosage routinely.

Question 5

naproxen same as advil (ibuprofen)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Naproxen is the generic name for the drug found in aleve (naproxen). Advil and Motrin are forms of ibuprofen. Both drugs are non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and should not be used together.

Question 6

can you take naproxen and ibuprofen together?

Accepted Answer

No: I wouldn't suggest taking both Naproxen and Ibuprofen together at the same time.  The are both in the same class of medications, nsaids.  I would suggest taking one or the other for a few days to determine which one is more effective for you.  You could alternate doses during the day, but i doubt it would add anything significantly to your results.

Question 7

can i alternate between naproxen and ibuprofen?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They are both anti-inflammatories.  Just stay within the prescribed guidelines.

Question 8

can you alternate ibuprofen and aleve (naproxen)?

Accepted Answer

Motrin: Take what works best for you as needed, avoiding excess or daily usage under care of your md.

Question 9

just took aleve, (naproxen) can i take ibuprofen?

Accepted Answer

No: Mixing nsaids significantly increasing the risks of serious side effects. Pick one, not both.

Question 10

is it okay to take ibuprofen with aleve (naproxen)?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not: Mixing different nsaids significantly increases the risk of side effects. Pick one.

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