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Could aleve (naproxen) make you bruise more easily?
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Yes: All non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids) such as aleve, (naproxen) motrin/advil, aspirin, etc. Could potentially cause easier bruising. Not typically serious, though.
Answered 9/14/2013
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Rarely: Rarely. Liver function, coagulation and platelet count and rarely function need to be reviewed.
Answered 9/15/2013
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