Question 1

i took a motrin 2:30 3 am it's now 11:30am can i take a aleve now?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Sufficient time has passed.

Question 2

is motrin the same or similar to aleve (naproxen)?

Accepted Answer

Motrin &amp; Aleve (naproxen): No. Motrin is ibuprofen. Aleve is naproxen. They are both NSAIDs and act in a similiar manner. Naproxen may cause more stomach issues.

Question 3

motrin aleve or celebrex (celecoxib) for arthritis, which is better?

Accepted Answer

Celebrex (celecoxib): Because the chances to develop gastric discomfort/pain with Celebrex (celecoxib) is much lower and also because you can take it once or twice a day only, Celebrex (celecoxib) would be better.

Question 4

how to stop braces pain? should i take motrin or aleve (naproxen)?

Accepted Answer

See details: Braces on legs? Braces on teeth? You can take these as needed for pain.

Question 5

if i got hives from motrin does that mean i will also get hives from aleve (naproxen?)

Accepted Answer

See allergist: The details of your adverse reaction to  the nsaids will help an allergist understand your reaction and make recommendations on what medicines will be safe for you.

Question 6

which of these 3 does the most good , with the least damage to the stomach?  tylenol, (acetaminophen) motrin, or aleve?

Accepted Answer

Tylenol (acetaminophen): Tylenol (acetaminophen) has the lowest risk of stomach problems.  Make sure you do not go over the maximum dose on the package.

Question 7

which is most effective for pain from a surgical wound: aleve, motrin, or tylenol (acetaminophen)?

Accepted Answer

Combo: Usually naprosyn or Ibuprofen in combination with tylenol (acetaminophen) work well. Use prescription narcotics as needed, but make sure not to take too much tylenol (acetaminophen), because many of the prescription narcotics are already combined with that.

Question 8

what can i do for now to try to reduce the swelling in my arm? i'm already taking motrin and aleve (naproxen) for pain.

Accepted Answer

Cause First: Before a treatment can be offered the cause of the problem has to be diagnosed. There is nothing in your question to explain what or why the swelling has occurred.

Question 9

i take celebrex (celecoxib) with no problem.  when i take aleve, advil, motrin, i break out in hives. aren't they all nsaids?  am i alergic?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Celebrex (celecoxib) and advil are different classes of nsaids so you could be allergic to one and not the other just like you could be allergic to penicillin but not to other antibiotics.

Question 10

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.

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I took a motrin 2:30 3 am it's now 11:30am can i take a aleve now?

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Is motrin the same or similar to aleve (naproxen)?

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Motrin aleve or celebrex (celecoxib) for arthritis, which is better?

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How to stop braces pain? should i take motrin or aleve (naproxen)?

A member asked:

If i got hives from motrin does that mean i will also get hives from aleve (naproxen?)

A member asked:

Which of these 3 does the most good , with the least damage to the stomach? tylenol, (acetaminophen) motrin, or aleve?

A member asked:

Which is most effective for pain from a surgical wound: aleve, motrin, or tylenol (acetaminophen)?

A member asked:

What can i do for now to try to reduce the swelling in my arm? i'm already taking motrin and aleve (naproxen) for pain.

A member asked:

I take celebrex (celecoxib) with no problem. when i take aleve, advil, motrin, i break out in hives. aren't they all nsaids? am i alergic?

A member asked:

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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