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A 18-year-old male asked:
hi have been taking aleeve 4 days a week for about 5 months now should i stop or is the risk relatively low?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Richard Zimonanswered
Internal Medicine 59 years experience
There is: no "risk" since Aleve (naproxen) is NOT "addictive" The question is what are you taking it for??????
The underlying reason for the need for pain medication should be addressed !!
Make an appointment with your PCP (Primary Care Provider)
Hope this helps!
Dr Z
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Dr. Jovita Anyanwuanswered
Internal Medicine 30 years experience
Yes: If not indicated. You may develop ulcers if you continue taking it on regular basis. Other complications may be less likely at age 19. Discuss with your MD other long term treatment modalities for your condition
2.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Susan Rhoads commented
Family Medicine 38 years experience
Dr Anyanwu is correct. Find out the cause of your pain & treat that! Also, naprosyn is the best pain reliever for you, get it prescription strength, & enteric-coated if you use it regularly. In some case, prescription strength forms can be cheaper than over the counter equivalent doses. Check and see. Never take it on an empty stomach (no dairy), or if you've nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, belly pain
Oct 25, 2015
Dr. Nayana Trivedianswered
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Yes. : Why are you taking Aleve (naproxen)? It only gives symptom atic relief. So if you not have pain or headache or fever you stop it.
2.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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