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A member asked:
I took 400 mg ibuprofen a few hrs ago for a bad toothache. still in alot of pain. how long do i need to wait before taking aleve (naproxen)?
14 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
4 hours: You need to wait at least 4 hours before taking aleve (naproxen).
Answered 10/26/2015
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Toothache: Aleve (naproxen) wil not cure your toothache either. Please call a dentist and. Sch duke an appointment to get this treated. It will not get better without treatment. Good luck.
Answered 10/26/2015
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Source not symptom: Taking antibiotics or pain meds can only provide so much relief for a toothache. The source of the issue, the tooth, needs to be attended to with a root canal, extraction, or a filling.
Answered 10/26/2015
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See any dentist: If you have toothache, it is best to seek immediate help from a dentist before the problem becomes worse. But if you are not able to make it to the dentist, you can combine NSAID and Tylenol (acetaminophen) to relieve the pain every 4-6 hours.
Answered 10/4/2016
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800 mg ibuprofen: You can take 800 mg ibuprofen up to 4 times daily. However, best plan is to see DDS today to solve problem.
Answered 11/28/2017
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