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At 7pm yesterday i took 2 aleve (naproxen). i then took 1 at 1pm today. i'm having very bad menstrual cramps is it ok to take 2 at 9pm tonight?

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Dr. Mitchell Cohn answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Depends on Dosage: 550 mg naproxen sodium orally once, followed by 550 mg naproxen sodium every 12 hours, or 275 mg (naproxen sodium)/250 mg (naproxen) every 6 to 8 hours as needed. Titrate to a maximum daily dose of 1100 mg naproxen sodium or 1000 mg naproxen. Over-the-counter prep: naproxen sodium 220 mg orally every 8 hours as needed. Do not exceed 2 caplets in any 8- to 12-hour period. http://bit.ly/1AUm9nv

Answered 11/29/2014

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

PMS: Yes you may take two Aleve (naproxen) Tonight

Answered 12/13/2014

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