A 43-year-old member asked:

I'm taking vicodin for a bone fracture and having some nasty side effects. would ibuprofen or aleve (naproxen) be better alternatives?

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Possibly: However, these are not as strong pain relievers as is vicodin. Discuss the issue with the doctor who ordered the vicodin.

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