ALEVE Reviews (NAPROXEN SODIUM)Average Rating: 1.8 (628 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ALEVE with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ALEVE | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Tooth pain | I had a crown removed from a tooth, preparing for a new crown. The dentist did some extensive grinding on the tooth to prepare it for the new crown. All was good until about midnight that night. I woke up with excruciating tooth pain. I woke up my wife and asked her what we had for pain, because the pain was so intense I could not sleep. She had bought some Aleve from Walmart that week so I gave it a try. About a half an hour after taking the Aleve tablet, the pain completely stopped and I slept comfortably the rest of the night. Advil upsets my stomach but this did not. I felt some twinges of pain from the tooth the next morning while I was at work, so I took another Aleve and the pain subsided before it got worst. Didn't have any more tooth pain for 3 more days, but when I did I took another Aleve and it helped greatly. | M | 58 | 2 days 220 1X day | 2/1/2020 | 5 | Back pain | None | It takes a while to kick in, but relief from pain lasts all day | F | 60 | 1 1X AN | 1/30/2017 | 5 | back injury and general inflammatio | bothers my stomach if not taken with food | M | 66 | 15 years 2X W | 4/12/2016 | 5 | pain from gastroparesis | None. | Takes away my pain from gastroparesis. | M | 50 | 5 years 220 mg | 10/11/2015 | 5 | Severe joint pain | Had mild psoriasis on my legs, after taking Aleve I now have severe psoriasis all over back, butt, leg's & stomach. Stop taking this. | Great for pain, not if you have psoriasis!!! | F | 59 | 7 days 220mg | 10/9/2015 | 5 | severe neck and back pain | I felt reallly good! ! | F | 64 | 2 days 440mg | 10/2/2015 | 5 | Frequent headaches and migraines | When I take more than 5 or 6 tablets a week I sometimes experience stomach pain. | I get headaches and/or migraines multiple times a week, I'm lucky to wake up without one. Tried all other NSAIDs and painkillers, nothing works including the extra strength versions. My neurologist suggested I try Aleve and I'm so grateful for it. | F | 21 | 4 years 220-440mg 2X AN | 9/4/2015 | 5 | Period and pain from boxing | I have had nothing but greatness with this yes I'm 13 and a boxer and I fight 18 year old boys and get knocked around a lot I also have a very heavy period it is a medical condition and I have it for 1 week but it gets heavier and heavier as the week progresses and I go through a giant purple over night pad in 10 mins and I where those as my regular throughout the day pads my mom asked the doctor if there is anything I can take to at least take the pain away and he said aleve but don't get your hopes up that it will work and I took a aleve That day and that night it was lighter and I have been taking ever since and my period is lighter to were I go through a gian purple pad every hour and I couldn't be any happier it really works because now can at least somewhat have a life outside of the bathroom | I love aleve | F | 13 | 1 years 1 pill | 6/6/2015 | 5 | Psin | Non | Have severe back pain Alene has saved my life | M | 19 | 1 days | 5/31/2015 | 5 | arthritis pain | No side effects. | aleve works for my arthritis pain, better than prescription pain medication i was using. | F | 70 | 1 months 4 per day | 5/3/2015 | 5 | backache | None | F | 67 | 2 days three pill | 2/13/2015 | 5 | Headaches | None | I call it my magic pill because it gets rid of my headaches quickly. I can actually feel when my headache is escaping! Tylenol, Advil, Ibuprofen, my body treats them like skittles...no relief. So thankful for Aleve. | F | 32 | 5 years | 12/23/2014 | 5 | Arthritis knee pain | No side effects | Aleve has been great for relieving my knee pain. I started taking it after my knee replacement 6 years ago and have continued almost daily since then to relieve the pain in my other knee. | F | 63 | 6 years 220 4X day | 10/22/2014 | 5 | ADHD | I'm throughly amazed that this drug actually helps me pay attention at work. At first i didnt notice because i needed it for the headaches. But then it dawned on me; I'm not doing other stuff. I'm actually doing my job in a way as if i like what im doing and not falling asleep totally weird. This has been the best Neutropic yet. | M | 24 | 2 days 220 1X day | 4/10/2014 | 5 | Hip and leg pain | Very minor gastric annoyance | Works great for me anytime I have had to get rid of what I felt was a chronic pain | M | 69 | 10 days 220 2X day | 1/15/2014 | 5 | hip and leg pain | Minor gastric disturbance | M | 69 | 10 days 220 mg. 2X day | 1/3/2014 | 5 | popped eardrum | Had no side effects except for the fact that it's difficult for me to sleep. Within 5-6 hours of taking Aleve, the pain in my ear would come back but that's understandable since a q-tip was pushed through my eardrum. Other than that, I love this medicine. It works great. | F | 17 | 1 days | 7/8/2013 | 5 | Headache | No side effects at all. This drug has worked 100% of the time for my headaches. | Very surprised to see all these low ratings. For me, Aleve is a "guarantee" med. Within 30 mins of me taking 2 Aleve, my headache has ALWAYS gone away versus taking 6 Tylenol for many hours. As far as other body aches and pains I don't know...but for headache there is nothing better. | M | 38 | 1 days 220 1X day | 7/3/2013 | 5 | Joint pain, muscular pain | Works great on pain, as if I had taken something much stronger. | F | 40 | 3 days | 5/23/2013 | 5 | Sesamoiditis, tendonitis | none so far | this has made life livable. Ive had sesamoiditis for 9 months and can barely walk some days. When I'm on aleve my feet feel normal. Hasn't cured it, but provides a nice little vacation from chronic pain. | F | 27 | 16 days 220 mg 2X day | 12/22/2011 |
ALEVE (NAPROXEN SODIUM): Naproxen is used to relieve pain from various conditions. It also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by arthritis, bursitis, and gout attacks. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. Some brands of sustained-release naproxen take longer to be absorbed and are not recommended for pain that needs quick relief (such as during a gout attack). Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about your particular brand. FDA Approval Date: 1994-01-11 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)