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What is better for knee swelling, ibuprofen or aleve (naproxen)?

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Dr. Brian Chimenti answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

NSAIDS: Both are anti inflammatory medications thus both effective for swelling in the knee (or elsewhere). Main differences involve duration of benefit rather than effectiveness.

Answered 8/6/2020

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