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I'm on prednisone for sinus infection. i have a leg cramp from work. safe to take aleve (naproxen) for pain on this medication?

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Let your doctor know: and see what they say and have it recorded in your chart. Usually it's safe, But your doctor knows your history, other medications, medical conditions, things that would make a better decision if s/he knew about it first to then advise you on it now.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/24/2019

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