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I was told to take 2-3 ibuprofen 200mg every 6 hrs for a tooth extraction. i accidentally bought naxproxen (aleve) instead. can i take aleve the same?

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Dr. John Rohm answered

Yes, but...: Yes, both are non-steriodal antiinflamatoriy drugs. Ibuprofen would relieve pain slightly better, naproxen handles inflamation better. For the naproxen take 2 tablets every 8 hours.

Answered 3/1/2021

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A member asked:

I was told to take 2-3 ibuprofen 200mg every 6 hrs for a tooth extraction. i accidentally bought naxproxen (aleve) instead. can i take aleve the same?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Rohm answered

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