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Doctor insights on: What Is Better For Inflammation Advil Or Aleve

Please repost: Please repost and state specifically what your “medication overuse side effects.” Also, please include the answer to your question given to you by the clinician who prescribed the Cymbalta; or, if you haven’t asked that person this question, please state why not, as (s)he would seem to be the natural person to ask. ...Read more

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

Salsalate?: This drug is a derivative of aspirin, but does not have an effect on prostaglandin formation, and is generally safe for people with intolerance to other nsaids. It also does not hurt the stomach. Ask your doctor about it! ...Read more

Pretty similar: But some people like one or the other more. ...Read more

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

By the way:: Don't mix NSAIDS, I suggest Aleve only at a dose of 2 tab initially and then 1-2 tab every 8 hrs on a full stomach. If tot relieved within 12 hrs, you will need prescription medicine and you should be seen by your PCP. ...Read more

No: You should not mix nsaids.

Either one: They both work have comparable benefit.

Hard to say: They have comparable effectiveness with adequate dosing. ...Read more

Absolutely not: If you are allergic to one, it is almost certain you are allergic to both. ...Read more

They are similar: It is preference.

Yes: At your weight meds should be OK. But pain killers will only mask symptoms, not treat the cause. Please stop popping pills and call your Dentist for help. ...Read more

No way to tell: Which ever works best for you. Aleve (naproxen) is longer acting. ...Read more

Yes: No interaction, but only advil OR aleve (naproxen), good luck ...Read more

Either one: Take the one which works best for you. ...Read more

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

NSAIDS: Which ever one helps, they help symptoms and reduce inflammation. ...Read more

Either or: They are both antiinflammatories...

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

Avoid mixing: Neither metaphors nor nsaids should be mixed. Use one or the other. ...Read more

Number of factors: Your diagnosis, clinical individual situation, level of pain or inflammation, individual risk factors, and the past experience with NSAIDs medications. For example for low back pain Advil is recommended. For TMJ inflammation Aleve (naproxen) is better. Talk to your doctor about whether you can take NSAIDs daily. ...Read more

No...: If you have good kidney functions. Drink lots of water, be mindful of the meds you take so this doesn't happen again. Take care. ...Read more

Yes: That should be fine. Take them with food and you will have less of a chance to get any GI upset. ...Read more

Why mix them?: These drugs are good for 4 to 6 hours...So one can repeat them in as short as 4 hours, an average of 6 hours or it may help for as long as 8 hours. But I would not mix them unless the first one has been used in full dosages and is not working wel.. ...Read more

Also...: Agree with dr. Vallury, but also consider that Aleve (naproxen) is longer acting than advil (~12 hours vs. 6-8). Doesn't necessarily work better but longer duration. Never take nsaids prior to long runs (>8 miles or so) because of the risk of low serum sodium and negative effects on your kidneys. ...Read more

See details: Aleve (naproxen) (baproxen) and Advil (ibuprofen) are nonsteroudal antiinflammatory agents that also act as pain relievers. Excedrin has no antiinflammatory properties. ...Read more

No: No if it is true allergy you can not take aleve, (naproxen)as it belongs to the group of Non Stroidals. You did not describe the symptoms of the allergic reaction.anyway consult your doctor and discuss what kind of allergic symptoms you had to establish your allergy to Advil You also can not take Aspirin if you have true allergy to Advil ...Read more

See below: Pain in the head is multifactorial.
Knowledge of the severety, frequency, duration, intensity, location, radiation, causation, family history of headache and response to medications will help your physician to determine the nature of your headache, request further tests and provide you with professional advice. ...Read more

See details: The one that works best for you. ...Read more

Equal: These two anti-inflammatory medications are equally effective. Remember also to rice (rest, ice, compression, elevation). Compression in this case is cautious use of a brace or binder bandage. ...Read more