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A member asked:
Hi. i am a college golfer. i am just curious. for menstral cramps what is better alieve or advil (ibuprofen). i want something to work fast for when i golf.
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Either one: Both Aleve (naproxen) and Advil are in the same class of medications. I would recommend trying either Advil 400mg or Aleve (naproxen) 440mg to see what works best for you and stick with it.
Answered 8/5/2016
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