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Can you alternate ibuprofen and aleve (naproxen)?
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Motrin: Take what works best for you as needed, avoiding excess or daily usage under care of your md.
Answered 3/26/2017
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Not advisable: These agents work best by establishing and maintaining a therapeutic blood level. Starting and stopping prevents this effective level.
Answered 1/7/2020
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