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My doctor told me to take aleve (naproxen) for shoulder pain (or any pain). is it ok to take aleve (naproxen) on a daily basis? if not, how often is ok or too much?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Aleve (naproxen): No more than 15 days per month. A recent study suggested patients taking Naproxen (aleve) for an extended period of time might also have a greater incidence of a cardiovascular event.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/9/2016

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