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Which is better to reduce knee swelling aleve (naproxen) or aspirin?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Knee swelling: Both can reduce swelling. Both have side effects on gi, heart, liver, kidney. Aleve (naproxen) may cuse more retained fluid/edema in the legs if you have hypertension.

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Answered 6/19/2022

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Aleve (naproxen) : Aleve (naproxen) is safer and needs a lot less pills. However, medical evaluation important.

Answered 9/8/2016

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