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Does taking aleve (naproxen) cause more bruising?
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1: Naproxen is an anti-inflammatory and has the potential to cause easy bruising. Usually, the benefits outweigh the risk of short term usage.
Answered 9/3/2017
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It could: Aleve (naproxen) is an nsaid- a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug. This class of medications can increase bleeding in the skin- thus the bruise.
Answered 3/12/2020
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