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How do motrin or alleve work to alleviate pain?

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Motrin, Aleve (naproxen): Motrin and Aleve (naproxen) work the same as aspirin. They treat inflammation that causes pain. Be careful of its chronicor higher than normal dosage use as they have blood, stomach and kidney toxic effects.

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Answered 2/19/2015

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