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Hello i have terrible knee pain. i am 29 year old female 172 pounds i took an aleve (naproxen) 220mg about 4 hours ago can i take a motrin 400mg?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Yes: But wait 2-3 hrs. Elevate the leg, ice it and walk with crutches till pain gone

Answered 8/12/2015

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