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If i am pregnant and i have a really bad cold can i take aleve (naproxen) ?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Yes.: Sporadic aleve (naproxen) not a problem, unless you are at term. Takes two days to clear and could enhance blood loss. Better than asa. But aleve (naproxen) will not help your cold unless you have pain, sore throat - headache, etc.

Dr Moeser agreed

Answered 11/13/2015

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