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 | Sinus/Headache/Back Ache | None, I have taken one almost everyday for the last two to three years. | I take the cold and sinus version. It is Sudafed and Aleve combined. It works great for cold and sinus issues. | M | 33 | 3 years | 12/14/2006 | 5 | Dysmenorrhea | None other than feeling wired. | I take it exactly as directed and don't experience stomach upset (despite the fact that most medicines cause upset stomach with me). I don't usually consume caffiene so when I take Aleve I have trouble sleeping. Otherwise, it's the only OTC pain reliever that has ever worked for my cramps. | F | 25 | 3 years | 2/9/2007 | 3 | Headache, sore muscles | Was "randomly" getting hives all over my hands, feet, and knees (and sometimes on my temples). I did not realize until the last time that it was caused by the ALEVE. My headache was gone but the allergic reaction is definitely not worth it. One thing I will add is that I have had a similar experience once after taking ibuprofen. So, I don't think it is the active ingredient in it that causes the reaction but maybe a binding agent that is used in several OTC analgesics. | F | 22 | 3 years | 4/25/2007 | 1 | Headache | Within an hour of taking, my upper lip and cheeks began to swell. This continued for a couple of hours until I went to see an allergist who diagnosed as likely naproxen reaction. Got a shot of steroids and an antihistamine. Swelling has gone down after about 36 hours. | Dangerous to take - if you have any reaction, please don't take. I have taken it for years with no problem until the last couple of months. | M | 51 | 3 years 2-220 MG 1X day | 12/2/2011 | 4 | Chronic-Neck pain, | Mostly slight insomnia. But nothing that a little meletonin cant handle. | Given the alternative, physical therapy 3X's per week, pain pills, muscle relaxers, anti-inflammatory pills. OR 2-4 Aleve every day. I'll take the Aleve. Most times all it takes is 2 Aleve in the morning and continued "home physical therapy" on my own. | F | 34 | 2.5 years | 9/14/2009 | 5 | back & joint pain | none, i have no allergies to food or drugs. | it appears on this site, most of the negative feed back are from people that have allergies to food/drugs which common sense tells me you will have reaction to most medicines presc. or o/counter drugs when taken. Your problem stems from your allergies not product. | M | 59 | 2 years | 8/11/2008 | 5 | cold, headache, migraine, bodyache | None what so ever! No nausea. No dizziness. No irritation. | Aleve is better than any other medications I've taken for cold, headache, migraine, bodyache, and fever. | M | 36 | 2 years | 4/3/2007 | 1 | ankle pain | I took Aleve on and off for about 2 years with no problems and it worked really good. Then I developed a severe allergic reaction to it resulting in massive lip swelling and facial swelling. I went to the emergency room the first time before I made the connection to Aleve. As it turns out, my system does not agree with any of the "nsaid's" anymore. I'd rather live with the screaming pain than with the swollen lips and face. | This drug can be very dangerous to your health if you self medicate with it. Although it relieves pain, it has some very serious long term side effects and should not be and otc drug. | M | 44 | 2 years | 5/26/2006 | 1 | Arthritis Pain | whelphs, hives, excessive sweating, light headed, heart racing, chest pains, difficulty breathing, lessions, itching out of control, sores like chicken pox | The warning label was so small that I feel misled. This reaction has cost me 2 weeks off of work and lots of suffering. I am still not well. I will never take Aleve again. I had to use a magnifying glass to read the warning. Why doesn't the FDA make this more well known and visible. | F | 58 | 2 years | 4/10/2009 | 1 | yes | Extreme itching all over,pain in feet and hands. | Almost unbearable side affects from the pain killer Aleve. Should be taken off the market,Period. | F | 49 | 2 years | 2/17/2008 | 1 | Joint pain, Sciatic pain | Severe red and painful rash all up and down the back very painful in hip joints as well. Could not touch skin or sleep since pressure caused more pain. Last time also had breathing difficulty. | Doctor recommended Aleve for Sciatic at higher dose. Tried to take only when pain was severe. Little by little had reaction but made no connection. In October had a recurring severe rash with pain, went to doctor and he could not figure out cause of rash. Took one tablet yesterday and had the same severe reaction from October. The only thing that has helped is Benadryl and cold towels. Will not use and will warn others about the side effects. | F | 54 | 2 years | 1/14/2008 | 1 | Back pain | Allergic reaction - wheezing, throat swelling, redness, etc. Never had a drug reaction of any kind before. Have taken Aleve sporadically for some time (as in a couple of years??) with no problems. This was the last pill in the bottle -- I won't be buying another, EVER. | Would not have in my home or give to my teenager, or anyone. Scarry drug! | M | 50 | 2 years | 1/21/2008 | 1 | foot injury | I wish I'd never touched this drug. Worked for quite awhile for my foot injury, but it must have reached the tipping point because I almost died. Water retention led to extremely high blood pressure (260/110), vision loss in right eye for over a year due to bulging blood vessel. It's been a very long climb up. BEWARE OF NSAIDS. | F | 61 | 2 years 220 mg. 2X AN | 3/20/2014 | 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 | to prevent migraine symptoms | None. | Aleve works wonderfully for me. It prevents migraines and relieves pain and other symptoms, even retinal flashes. No side effects. | F | 46 | 1 years | 11/14/2008 | 5 | arthritis | not sure but my blood pressure started to become high which previously never had a blood pressure problem. Stopped aleve and blood pressure went down. Started taking tylenol arthritis. Tylenol did not relieve my symptoms as well as Aleve. My doctor originally told me to take Aleve. I took one in the AM and 1 at PM. Now I have been alternating with tylenol and aleve. | Is there a connection to Aleve causing high blood pressure in some people? | F | 68 | 1 years | 2/8/2005 | 3 | Pain in back | Itchy hands and ankles Deep under skin | M | 60 | 1 years 30 | 8/11/2016 | 2 | Injury | Gave me an Ulcer. Have been on Protonix since. | BE CAREFUL taking this. | M | 61 | 1 years 1 pill 4X day | 9/17/2011 | 1 | arthritis | difficulty breathing and swallowing. Severe swelling. Rash. Low blood pressure. | I had been taking Aleve for a year for arthritis. One morning I took 2 Aleve and 5 minutes later I couldn't breath or swallow. My lips and tongue were swollen and my blood pressure dropped to 60/40. I was rushed to the ER and was administered IV which saved my life. I now carry an epi pen with me at all times and will NEVER take Aleve again. I recommend those who do to STOP taking it now. | M | 63 | 1 years 30 mg 1X day | 9/23/2011 | 1 | at home | I just took aleve about two hrs ago. I made me and my boyfriend dinner, and I had a headache and my boyfriend had a hangover so I took 2 aleve, and my bf took 1. Within 20 min I had a tingly burning sensation across my chest under my chin ad down my arms. I started shaking felt like I couldn't breath, like I was going to pass out and die!! Was very scary!!!!! Me and my bf where trying to figure out what was going on. 20 minutes ago I was fine and now look. I got dressed to go to the hospital, and then felt like I needed to throw up!! I went to the bathroom and had threw up twice, and had diarrhea!!!!! I felt a lil better but really weak, got bread and water ate and drank and started to feel a lil better. I looked up online and found all your comments and I new immediatley this was what I was experiencing! :( Last year I was hospitalized for a allergic reaction my face swelled up and I had all the other symptoms. I was afraid for my life!! Also I remember taking aleve, and two other time in july/august 2011 because I was feeling the same way. Doctors told me it was anxiety, and now I know it was aleve!! I will never take this again!!! I will be telling many about my story!! Do not take this drug! | F | 28 | 1 years 2 | 12/4/2011 |