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A 41-year-old female asked:

I need a anti inflammatory that doesn't contain aspirin or ibuprofen. also sold over the counter?

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See details: The only one is Aleve (naproxen) but this is a close relative of ibuprofen. If you cannot take one, you should not take the other.

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