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I threw my back out this morning. i took two aleve (naproxen) at 8am . it is now 1:25p and i am still in pain... can i take another one?

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Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen is more effective, can be taken 4 times a day. Local heat will help. aleve (naproxen) is taken 10-12hr apart.

Dr Akinjagunla agreed

Answered 1/25/2016

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