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Is advil or aleve (naproxen) better for treating delayed onset muscle soreness?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Advil=Ibuprofen: Aleve (naproxen)=Naproxyn BOTH are NSAIDS (Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory) Medications and individual responses differ...Aleve (naproxen) is longer acting so dosage is every 8 hours (max) Advil may be give every 6 hours TRY BOTH ..see which works best FOR YOU! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 1/1/2021

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