A 42-year-old male asked:
what is better as anti inflamatory, advil or aleve (naproxen) for runners? and how often can we use them without risking complications from overuse?
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Dr. Visalakshi Vallury answered
24 years experience Family Medicine
Similar: Both advil and Aleve (naproxen) are nsaids or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications. Taken as directed they can can be helpful in improving muscle and joint pain. Never take these medications (or any other medication ) in higher doses or more frequently than recommeded as this can lead to ulcers, kidney failure and other problems.
Answered on Oct 8, 2018
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Dr. Frank Holmes answered
23 years experience Sports Medicine
Also...: Agree with dr. Vallury, but also consider that Aleve (naproxen) is longer acting than advil (~12 hours vs. 6-8). Doesn't necessarily work better but longer duration. Never take nsaids prior to long runs (>8 miles or so) because of the risk of low serum sodium and negative effects on your kidneys.
Answered on Jul 28, 2018
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Dr. Mark Fisher answered
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Please repost: Please repost and state specifically what your “medication overuse side effects.” Also, please include the answer to your question given to you by the ... Read More
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A 50-year-old male asked:
Dr. Paul Grin answered
36 years experience Pain Management
Aleve (naproxen): According to the latest research aleve (naproxen) is a better anti inflammatory agent.
The maximum daily dose 1100mg.
Otc 220mg 2 tabs every 12 hours.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
52 years experience Rheumatology
either one: They both work have comparable benefit.
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
52 years experience Rheumatology
Hard to say: They have comparable effectiveness with adequate dosing.
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