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Aleve Or Advil For Muscle Pain
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Ibuprofen or Advil (ibuprofen) for pain relief?
Depends: What kind of pain do you have? ...Read more
Muscle (Definition)
It is a body tissue that has the ability to contract. It shortens and generates force. It relaxes and returns to its original length. Muscles move joints, stabilize the body, move air and food through the organs, act as valves for bladder, bowel and other organs. They control movement of the eyes. They help us express ourselves by changing the shape of our ...Read more
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What's better for sore muscles, Advil or aleve (naproxen)?
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Which is better for arthritis pain relief, Aleve (naproxen) or Advil?
Both are good: Both Aleve (naproxen) and Advil (ibuprofen) are anti-inflammatory medications and either can be used to treat arthritis pain. Aleve only needs to be taken 2 times per day (every 12 hours) where as Advil can be taken 3 times per day (every 8 hours). Do not take them both together but try them both separately and see which is more effective for you. ...Read more
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Is Aleve (naproxen) or ibuprofen better for knee pain?
They are basically : The same. One may work better than the other but make sure you take it with food so that it doesn't upset your stomach ...Read more
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Is motrin or Aleve (naproxen) better for knee pains from running?
No real difference: Both are nsaids and both have the same mechanism of action. Motrin (ibuprofen) tends to be shorter acting and needs to be taken every 4-6 hours while aleve (naproxen) is longer acting and needs to be taken every 12 hours. Both will work for the knee pain. ...Read more
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Is Aleve (naproxen) or Advil better for swelling?
Hard to say: They have comparable effectiveness with adequate dosing. ...Read more
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Is Advil or Aleve (naproxen) better for treating delayed onset muscle soreness?
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 ...Read more
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Which is better Advil (ibuprofen) or motrin for cramps?
Same: They are both the same meds, just different brand names for ibuprofen. ...Read more
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Which one works better for muscle pain. Naproxin or ibuprofen?
Either can: These are both non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication. Either one has the potential to help. There is usually inter-patient variability which means you might respond more to one or the other. When taken for an extended period of time, you have to war h for stomach irritation and make sure your primary care provider knows to keep an eye out for other potential concerns with long term use. ...Read more
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What is better for cramps ibuprofen or aleve (naproxen)?
Probably neither: Nsaids are not really effective therapies for muscle cramps. ...Read more
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Can aspirin or Advil (ibuprofen) relieve constipation pain?
Might v pain: but probably won't fix problem.
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What is better for back pain, aleve, advil, or tylenol (acetaminophen)?
It depends on the ca: You should not take these drugs without knowing thec ause of your pain.Tylenol (acetaminophen) is the safest but alleve and advil are more potent in releiving pain.But they can cause gastritis(stomach irritation)and sometimes bleeding from your stomach. ...Read more
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What's better for a back spasm, tylenol (acetaminophen) or advil?
both: One is a mild analgesic(tyelenol) and one is a mild antiinflammatory. Can also use muscle relaxer and pt. ...Read more
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Which is better for menstual cramps, Aleve (naproxen) or advil?
They are similar: It is preference.
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Which is better for a fever: Aleve (naproxen) or ibuprofen?
Both are NSAIDs: Ibuprofen is a fast acting drug, therefore much better at relieving fever. ...Read more
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Advil (ibuprofen) or aleve: which is better for sores and aches?
No way to tell: Which ever works best for you. Aleve (naproxen) is longer acting. ...Read more
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What is better for knee swelling, ibuprofen or aleve (naproxen)?
NSAIDS: Both are anti inflammatory medications thus both effective for swelling in the knee (or elsewhere). Main differences involve duration of benefit rather than effectiveness. ...Read more
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Can i take Advil or Aleve (naproxen) or aspirin or naproxe? Iam allergic from ibuprofen
See PCP re meds ?: Advil and Ibuprofen are the same thing so if you have a true allergy to the product then you cannot take an NSAID till cleared by an allergist. Aleve (naproxen) and Naproxen are the same product, they are also nsaids while Aspirin belongs to a different family of drugs and can also be used if deemed appropriate by your pcp. See your pcp to clarify as to what meds you can and cannot take. ...Read more
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What is better for phlebitis...Asprin, Advil or aleve (naproxen)?
All work.: There is no best medication for superficial phlebitis. Any antiinflammatory that is tolerated by the patient is acceptable. The type ordered is usually determined by the physician's training and experience. I prefer advil, (ibuprofen) Motrin or naproxyn. Wet heat to the area also helps and an evaluation by a vein specialist would also be recommended. ...Read more
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Achilles tendonitis is better with tylenol, (acetaminophen) motrin, or aleve?
No right answer: All are pain relievers. Motrin and Aleve also reduce inflammation and are similar drugs. I believe that taking drugs like Motrin may prevent healing of a tendon injury since the body uses inflammation to help stimulate healing. Therefore, tylenol (acetaminophen) might be a better first choice, along with ice and rest followed by a physical therapy program if not improving on it's own. ...Read more
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Can i take advil, Aleve (naproxen) and my muscle relaxer at the same time?
Not Advil (ibuprofen) and Alleve: These are very similar medicines, and are not recommended to be taken at the same time. (they can add up to more stomach upset, for example). I suggest you choose one or the other, perhaps with input from your doctor. You didn't name your "muscle relaxer" and there are different types, so i can't speak to that. ...Read more
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What's better for sore muscles, Advil or aleve (naproxen)?
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I took Aleve (naproxen) around 11 am. this morning, it is now 4:30 pm, is it safe to take Advil. I pulled a muscle in my shoulder and damaged a rib?
NSAIDS: NSAIDs (the common over the counter anti-inflammatories) are good for muscle strains and overuse injuries. Aleve (naproxen) and Advil (ibuprofen) are common NSAIDs. Recommend you stick with one or the other. I like naproxen (Aleve) dosed 500 mg 2 times daily with food. Ibuprofen (Advil) is dosed 800 mg 3 times daily, so less convenient. Save $$ and buy naproxen (same as Aleve) but lower cost ...Read more
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Is Advil or Aleve (naproxen) better for treating delayed onset muscle soreness?
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 ...Read more
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If I took 2 tablets of Excedrin earlier today for a headache, how long should i wait to take Advil for muscle pain?
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Excedrin should work for muscle pain as well. If you wish to take Advil, wait for at least 4, preferably 6 hours.
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Am i allowed to take benadryl and aleve ? Or no ? I have bad allergies but i also have muscle pain and soreness
Yes you can: combine both, unless you have a contraindication not to take either one, best wishes ...Read more
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I have FSH Muscular dystrophy and high BP. Advil extra strength gels help with the muscle pain. Can I safely take them with the high BP?
Yes: Drink plenty of water with any NSAID. This goes double if you are hypertensive ...Read more
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Ihave very high count mitochondrial antibodies and have been diagnosed with fatty liver disease. Is it ok to take aleve (naproxen) for muscle pain I'm having?
Fatty liver disease: You should not take anything over the counter without approval from your liver disease doctor. Most likely the answer will be "It's OK" but don't take chances. ...Read more
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I have what feels like muscle pain under my right breast that is also in my Upper back taking naproxen can I take codeine ?
No. You need to see: the doctor. If your pain is not improving and starting from front going to the back your need to know what is causing the pain. Don't just take the pain pills. ...Read more
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Diagnosed with TMJ pain at ER yesterday. Now noticed my lower jaw sits further left than before. Teeth don't line up. Is this normal for TMJ problems?? Taking naproxen 550 now for severe muscle pain
No it is not.: my advise either go and see a dentist and make sure there is no problem with your joint, or go and see ENT specialist. something is not right there, they are supposed to be symmetrical ,in spite of the inflammation. the dentist might be able to help, discovering why ,and providing mouth guard. the ENT might be able to inject steroid in the joint for the inflammation and the pain. ...Read more
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Is Advil or Aleve (naproxen) better?
Pretty similar: But some people like one or the other more. ...Read more
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Alternating Advil with aleve, (naproxen) is that okay?
not really: I never encourage the use of 2 different nsaids at the same time. There is absolutely no advantage to alternating these 2 drugs. Stick with one and you will get better results. ...Read more
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If I have an allergy to Advil can I taje aleve (naproxen)?
Absolutely not: If you are allergic to one, it is almost certain you are allergic to both. ...Read more
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Is it ok to take Advil or Aleve (naproxen) with Mucunex and Zyrtec?
Yes: No interaction, but only advil OR aleve (naproxen) , good luck ...Read more
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How to know what is better for back pain, Aleve (naproxen) or advil?
See details: The one that works best for you. ...Read more
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Have a headache today. Is it safe to take an Aleve (naproxen) or Advil twice in one day, to make it go away?
Yes: Aleve (naproxen) can be taken twice per day and advil can be take three times per day. These should snot be taken together. Use one or the other. If the headache persists then see your pcp. ...Read more
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If you take one Advil or Aleve (naproxen) in the morning is it safe to have wine that night with your dinner?
Yes: Not an important interaction.
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I took 3 200mg Aleve (naproxen) this morning. It has been 12 hours and I'm wondering if I can now take 3 Advil? Horrible head cold pain
Yes, you can: Bad headache always represents a particular diagnostic challenge. See your doctor or a headache specialist for evaluation, diagnosis and proper treatment. Take care. ...Read more
Ibuprofen (Definition)
Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (nsaid). It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Ibuprofen is used to reduce fever and treat pain or inflammation caused by many conditions such as headache, toothache, back pain, arthritis, menstrual ...Read more
Muscle Pain (Definition)
Also known as myalgia, muscle pain is a result of overuse or stretching of the muscle. Muscle pain can occur either becuase of an infection or because of a mechanical injury. It can be acute, or chronic pain that ...Read more
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