Question 1

my cycle started today, and i just took 4 aleve at once, is that bad? what will happen to me?

Accepted Answer

Aleve/menses: Taking 4 aleve today probably will treat your pain and discomfort today without side effects. No further med should be taken today and 24 hrs from now. Sometimes in some people bleeding/bruising can occur, emesis, diarrhea. Just observe for now.

Question 2

is it ok to take 2 aleve every 12 hours for a bad toothache?

Accepted Answer

Dental appointment: See your dentist for a dental examination to determine the cause and treat your dental discomfort. The dentist will prescribe pain medication if needed in addition. The pain will only be masked by self prescribing pain medication without treatment and the outcome would only be transient.

Question 3

is taking 8 aleve (naproxen) at once bad?

Accepted Answer

NSAID: it may cause gastritis and if you have underlying kidney disease it may also be a problem leading deterioration in kidney function

Question 4

is taking 1 aleve (naproxen) every day bad for ylu?

Accepted Answer

see details: There is always a risk of ulcers or other GI issues for the long term use of aleve (naproxen) or other nsaids. The risk of a single aleve (naproxen) tablet is relative low but always take it with a meal.

Question 5

is it bad to take aleve (naproxen) everyday for headaches?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms vs Cure: Not in general. But wouldn't it be a better approach to find out the cause of the headaches and treat that rather than just treating the symptoms of the headache?

Question 6

magic mushrooms and aleve, (naproxen) is it bad to mix the 2?

Accepted Answer

Forget the naproxen: The danger is in the 'magic mushrooms.'  there is nothing magic about them, and the reality is that you have really no way to know what you are getting.  If pure psilocybin/psilocin, there are still 'bad trips' from them. But they may really by pcp or amphetamine-based drugs like ecstasy, which can have very serious problems. At 46 you aren't a kid - high pulse with these drugs not good for heart.

Question 7

i was wondering are aspirin or aleve (naproxen) bad for your liver?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: Aleve (naproxen) is more likely to cause liver inflammation but this is a relatively uncommon side effect.

Question 8

i'm on plavix and have a bad headache. can i take an aleve?

Accepted Answer

Caution: I would avoid taking non steroidal products along with plavix due to the increased risk of bleeding with the mix.
Simple tylenol may be a better choice. Should the headache become very severe, change your vision or get nausous go to the ER

Question 9

is it bad to take mobic (meloxicam) or aleve if you have acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

Taking NSAIDs: generallyn it is pretty safe to take NSAIDs if you have reflux.  I would take them with food.  If you have known ulcer disease, it is wise to limit the NSAIDs or take them with a protective drug that reinforces the liking of the stomach.  Avoid drinking a lot when you are being treated for ulcer disease.  Good luck and feel better.

Question 10

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.

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Is taking 8 aleve (naproxen) at once bad?

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Is taking 1 aleve (naproxen) every day bad for ylu?

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Is it bad to take aleve (naproxen) everyday for headaches?

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Magic mushrooms and aleve, (naproxen) is it bad to mix the 2?

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I was wondering are aspirin or aleve (naproxen) bad for your liver?

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I'm on plavix and have a bad headache. can i take an aleve?

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Is it bad to take mobic (meloxicam) or aleve if you have acid reflux?

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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?

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