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A member asked:

Can i take an aleve (naproxen) instead of a baby asprin for prevention of heart attacks?

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Prevention : Aleve (naproxen) is not equivalent to Aspirin for heart attack prevention.

Dr Berger and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 3/5/2015

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