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What Is Better For Inflammation Advil Or Aleve
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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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Inflammation (Definition)
Inflammation is the body's attempt at self-protection; the aim being to remove harmful stimuli, including damaged cells, irritants, or pathogens - and begin the healing process. Inflammation is part of the complex biological response of vascular tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, ...Read more
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What is better for virus pain naproxen or ibuprofen?
Which ever you can: They are the same class of medication. I take the aleve (naproxen) because the ibuprofeb upsets my stomach. ...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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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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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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Is Aleve (naproxen) or Advil better for swelling?
Hard to say: They have comparable effectiveness with adequate dosing. ...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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Is meloxicam or indomethacin better for inflammation?
Meloxicam: Safer and longer duration of action. I do no longer use indomethacin! ...Read more
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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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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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Which nsaid has better anti-inflammation properties! Advil or aleve (naproxen)? What is the max dose I should take of either, for anti-inflammation benefits?
Aleve (naproxen): According to the latest research aleve (naproxen) is a better anti inflammatory agent. The maximum daily dose 1100mg. Otc 220mg 2 tabs every 12 hours. ...Read more
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Is it okay that i take prescription naproxen, meloxicam, or ibuprofen for joint pain and inflammation?
Yes and no: Take any one of these meds. However, never combine them. ...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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Which is better for menstrual cramps..Aleve (naproxen) or advil?
Either might work: Both of these are nsaids and either one might work. I would try both and pick the one that works better for you. ...Read more
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Which is better: Aleve (naproxen) or Advil for sore throat?
Sore Throat: Aleve (naproxen) contains Naproxen and advil constains ibuprofen. The pain relief effects of aleve (naproxen) may last longer than advil. You really could use either one. ...Read more
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Is Advil or ibuprofen better for stopping a period?
Advil (ibuprofen): Advil is the trade name for the same drug called ibuprofen. It is also called Motrin, but the drug is still the same. Medication like this helps with the cramping associated with a period, but will not affect the amount or length of time of menstruation. ...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 arthritis: Tylenol (acetaminophen) or NSAIDs?
You can try: each and find out the answer. In terms of safety, too much nsaids you need to be careful of irritating the lining of your stomach. ...Read more
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Hi. Can I take either naproxen or ibuprofen with solpadol and which is the stronger of naproxen or ibuprofen ?
About the same: They are both NSAID's and will both be effective. Use whichever one is less expensive for you. ...Read more
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Is it better to take tylenol (acetaminophen) or motrin for a fever?
Either: Tylenol (acetaminophen) is an antipyretic so it is helpful with fever. Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory and addresses both fever and inflammation. With stubborn fevers people often alternate tylenol (acetaminophen) (every 4 hours) and Ibuprofen (can be taken every 6 hours). Some people find one works better than the other for them. Be sure you are drinking well when taking ibuprofen. ...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
Naproxen (Definition)
Naproxen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It inhibits cyclooxygenase thus reducing ...Read more
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