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Is naproxen better than hydrocodone for some types of pain?
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Yes: Naproxen is an anti-inflammatory medicine similar to over the counter motrin. Generally speaking, nsaids do a better job when there is inflammation, and they also perform better with bone pain.
Answered 2/3/2016
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Inflammatory: Naproxen will be better for inflammatory types of pain such as tendonitis, sprains, etc.
Answered 5/10/2016
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