HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

How long does it take for aleve (naproxen) to work?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

1/2-2 hrs, but: 1/2 to 2 hours for a given pill, but if taken at 12 hour intervals, full effect perhaps in 84 hours.

Answered 6/15/2021

4.8k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I woke up with severe back pain so i took 2 extra strength advil, it worked till i got off work. I have Aleve (naproxen) but I have been drinking, can I take it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My doctor precribe me naproxen for my menstrual cycle but that seem to not work. I took two pills and a aleve. Is it bad to take three pills. And what?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Had dental work today. Took two aleve (naproxen) afterwards at 1pm and two more at 5pm. At 930 pm my head is pounding. Can I take an ibuprofen 800 now?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

I'm on prednisone for sinus infection. I have a leg cramp from work. Safe to take Aleve (naproxen) for pain on this medication?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can I take 2 aleve for back pain 2hrs after taking 2 tylenol, which didn't work?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

How long does it take for Aleve (naproxen) PM to make me tired?
Can I take midol and if it doesn't work take aleve (naproxen) in the same day ?
Aleve (naproxen) helps me sleep. I have no pain, but take two every night to help me relax. It works but is this harmful.?
My boyfriend tooth is hurting really bad. Ive given him Tramadol and that didn't work is it okay to take a Aleve (naproxen) 45 min later?
I have an awful head ache. Four hours ago I took an Aleve (naproxen) but it didn't work. Can I take something else?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.