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Is it safe to take aleve (naproxen) while breast feeding?

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Dr. Rebecca Gray answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes : Yes, if taken as directed on the bottle.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 8/22/2014

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