Aleve Liquid Gels-Pain Reliever Formula, 160 Liquid Gels Review

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(More customer reviews)Aleve is the exact same medication as its generic counterpart, Naproxen Sodium. Aleve is a non-steroidal anti-inflamatory drug (NSAID). This means it is NOT a steroid, such as cortisone or hydrocortisone, and it relieves inflammation, which is a central component of pain of any kind, be it joint pain, headache, migraine, etc.
This liquid formulation of Aleve is designed to dissolve and be absorbed more quickly than the tablet or caplet form. In general, and for most people, the liquid form is easier to digest with less potential for stomach upset.
As a class of drugs, NSAIDs are the most frequently prescribed analgesics for management of arthritic and musculoskeletal pain of mild to moderate intensity. All NSAIDs possess analgesic (pain relieving), antipyretic (anti-fever), and anti-inflammatory effects (reduces inflammation and swelling). Naproxen Sodium was first offered as a prescription drug in 1982, but had such a strong safety profile that it was listed as an over-the-counter medication in 1994 as Aleve.
Aleve is absorbed rapidly following oral administration. It achieves a peak blood concentration within 15 minutes to 2 hours. The main advantage to Naproxen Sodium is its long half-life (14 hours), which means how long its effect lasts in the body before it is excreted/metabolized. With the long half-life, Aleve only needs to be taken twice a day, or at most, three times a day. The tablets or capsules come in 220 mg dose sizes, and the maximum daily dose is 1250 mg per day. The instructions state to take one tablet twice a day (440 mg total dose). However, for pain that does not respond to one tablet, one could take two tablets twice a day for pain and still be well under the maximum recommended daily dose. Before taking more than the recommended dose, always consult with your MD. It is not recommended that one take Naproxen Sodium longer than 10 days.
In studies comparing (Aleve) Naproxen Sodium to aspirin, Naproxen Sodium was found to be 20 times stronger. It is about equally potent as 400-600 mg of Ibuprofen. Many of my patients have found it better than Ibuprofen, as it does not have to be dosed as frequently. Some beleive it is a bit more effective than Ibuprofen.
With all drugs there are side-effects, and Aleve has several significant effects that the buyer will need to consider. First, like all NSAIDS, Aleve can cause stomach bleeding, ulcers, and even sudden stomach perforation. If you have stomach ulcers or are prone to GI bleeding, it is best to consult your MD before beginning Aleve. Aleve can also increase bleeding tendencies, as it prevents platelets from clotting together. People with heart conditions who use Aleve can experience swelling of the arms, legs, and feet. Report any adverse side-effects to your MD immediately and discontinue Aleve.
In my experience with this medication and in prescribing it for my patients, I recommend they take it with a small amount of food to lessen the direct contact with the stomach lining.
Please note that Aleve is about twice as expensive as the generic Naproxen Sodium Naproxen Sodium 220 mg - 400 Caplets Compare to the active ingredient in Aleve® Tablets. Generic and Aleve are the exact same drug, so I leave it up to you to purchase the brand you prefer.
Jim Koenig, DDS

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Aleve All Day Strong Pain Reliever, Fever Reducer, 100 Caplets Review

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(More customer reviews)Alleve is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve mild to moderate pain (analgesic action). It has a variety of uses: arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, gout, headache, menstrual pain, and migraines. It also reduces fever and inflammation. The analgesic effect is apparent in 1 hour after taking a dose. The anti-inflammatory effect is cummulative and is apparent after taking the medication on a daily basis for a week or more.
The most common side effect of any NSAID drug is stomach upset. It will cause minor stomach bleeding with every dose you take, and can cause severe bleeding and pain in rare instances. One should not take Alleve day after day without being monitored by a MD. It can cause liver changes and can also harm the kidneys if used chronically.
The major advantage to using Alleve is that its action is so long-lasting compared to other analgesics, such as Ibuprofen, Tylenol, and aspirin. One dose of Alleve can last as long as 6-8 hours.
The usual dose is 250-375 mg in the morning and the evening.
When this was a prescription medication, it was known as Naprosyn. It was mostly prescribed for arthritis pain.
Hope this helps.
Jim "Konedog" Koenig

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Goody's Headache Powders, Extra Strength, 50-Count Boxes (Pack of 4) Review

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(More customer reviews)From age 25, I suffered migraines so bad vomiting was a given.
75mg Demerol/25mg Phenergan was the only cure. Then a co-worker got addicted to prescription drugs and spiraled down and I refused to take Demerol any longer. Topamax, Imitrex, Fioricet, Toradol, Midrin, etc., I tried them all. Some worked/some didn't and any pills dissolved too slowly to do much good and my stomach rejected them. I was given injection Imitrex and suppository Phenergan to take home but could not force myself to use them so suffering or an injection from my physician was the choice. MRI's and CAT scans revealed nothing but healed bone damage and vitamins and a fortune spent at health food stores did not stop the at least once or twice a month crippling headaches.
Then, my aunt gave me a box of Goodies and told me to take one with a small glass of room temperature water at the very first sign of a headache. IT WORKED! As long as I took it at the very first sign and was very still (moving around not an option as it upset my head/stomach anyway), the already dissolved Goodies was able to enter my system and stop the headache/migraine before the Goodies irritated my stomach and was rejected. BC powders do not work for some reason but Goodies do.
My medicine cabinet is now empty of ALL prescription drugs and the only OTC items in it are Goodies (migraines), Neosporin (cuts,abrasions) and Aleve (The BEST for occasional back pain/knee pain)


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Aleve Pain Reliever, Fever Reducer, 220mg Tablets, Easy Open Cap Review

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(More customer reviews)Great product for arthritic pain relief. You need only take one a day for all day relief. It really works.

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Kirkland Signature Ibuprofen 200mg,500-Count, (Pack of 2) Review

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(More customer reviews)Ibuprofen is a good over the counter analgesic (pain reliever) that works on mild to moderate pain. Ibuprofen is the generic drug name,and is the active ingredient in Advil and Motrin.
It comes in 200 milligam tablets/capsules. For most mild aches, it can be quite effective. Not only does Ibuprofen relieve pain, but it also is a real good anti-inflammatory medication (it lessens swelling). Thus it is also good for arthritis pain, any joint or muscle sprains or strains, and real good for toothache pain too.
If two tablets are taken, it is equivalent to the previously by prescription only product, "Motrin". Two tablets, or 400 mg of Ibuprofen is for mild to moderate pain. Three tablets, 600 mg, is for moderate to moderately severe pain. All three doses, 200, 400, and 600 mg can be taken every 4 hours as needed for pain. Four tablets is the highest prescribed dose (800 mg), and should only be taken once every 6 hours. Reserve the four tablet dosaging for your really severe pain. The 800mg dose is equivalent to Tylenol #3 (anetaminophen with codiene), another good pain reliever.
Ibuprofen can cause stomach upset and mild stomach bleeding, therefore, always take it with a large cup of water and to minimize gastric upset, eat something with it, like some yogurt, some applesauce, a piece of toast, etc. The extra food will help protect your gut.
LIke any medication, Ibuprofen should not be taken day after day for an extended period of time without a doctor's supervision. Ibuprofen in higher doses or low continuous doses can damage your liver and kidneys. If you are planning to use Ibuprofen for only a few days, you should be able to tolerate 2-3 tablets every 4-6 hours as needed (provided you are a generally healthy adult, are not allergic to Ibuprofen, have no existing liver or kidney disease, and have no stomach ulcers or chronic gut condition like Irritable Bowel Syndrome or Chron's Disease. Additionally, and rarely mentioned, Ibuprofen may cause hearing loss if taken at the maximum dose for over a week (800 mg 4/day).
How you purchase Ibuprofen is up to you, but there are some real good generic Ibuprofen products that are less than half the cost of the "name brand" products (Advil, Motrin). Both the generic and the name brand are equal in terms of strength and effectiveness. The only thing different about the name brand is fancier packaging and perhaps easier to swallow dose forms.
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Aleve All Day Strong Pain Relief (250 Caplets) Review

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(More customer reviews)IN A NUTSHELL: ALEVE IS A COMMON ANTI-INFLAMMATORY NOW AVAILABLE OVER-THE-COUNTER
WHAT IS ALEVE AKA: NAPROXEN SODIUM
'Aleve' for all intents and purposes is the 'Naprosyn' that we all use to get prescriptions for to help with a plethora of painful ailments. Specifically speaking, 'Bayer HealthCare LLC, makes 'Aleve' and they were the original patent holder for Naprosyn when it was first released as a prescription drug more than a generation ago.
TO BETTER EXPLAIN WE'LL NEED TO USE SOME MEDICAL LINGO:
'ALEVE', which in this form is a 220 mg. caplet of 'NAPROXEN SODIUM', is a 'Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory' drug (also referred to as a NSAID). NSAIDs, including Naproxen Sodium are used to relieve some symptoms caused by arthritis (rheumatism), such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain. However, bear in mind that this medicine will not cure arthritis and will help you only as long as you continue to take it.
OKAY -- SO WHAT'S THIS STUFF GOOD FOR?
Naproxen sodium is useful in the temporary relief of pain and to treat such painful conditions as:
-* gout attacks;
-* bursitis;
-* tendinitis;
-* sprains, strains, or other injuries; or
-* menstrual cramps.
Like 'Ibuprofen', Naproxen Sodium is also a potent fever reducer. In fact, if your stomach can tolerate NSAIDs, these two are good to rotate for long term use. The Naproxen tends to last several hours longer and you generally need a smaller dose compared to Ibuprofen for the same ailments. Like Ibuprofen, Naproxen is a potent headache reliever as well, especially for sinus headaches taken together with something like benadryl for nasal congestion.
WHY THE 'ALEVE BRAND' AS OPPOSED TO A GENERIC?
Many healthcare professionals will say that generics and name brands are roughly equivalent. Usually, but not always, this is true. Having taken Naprosyn on and off since 1981, I feel rather sure that the 'Aleve brand' is more potent and at the same time less irritating to my stomach than the generic brands I have tried over the years. Naturally, only the 'enteric coated' product can offer reasonable assurrance that you won't experience gastric side-effects with any NSAID.
YOU CAN MINIMIZE GASTRIC SIDE-EFFECTS:
Nevertheless, I have found that if you avoid lying down for at least 15 minutes after taking Naproxen, and avoid taking doses larger than those recommended by your healthcare provider, the likelihood of side-effects are reduced. Steering clear of coffee, when taking any NSAID might also be advised, especially if you suffer from G.E.R.D..
BOTTOM LINE: I PREFER ALEVE OVER THE GENERICS - REASONS ABOVE
As anti-inflammatories go, Naproxen Sodium [Naprosyn] is one of the more potent, long lasting, and versatile of the NSAIDs. At the same time it causes less gastric-distress than aspirin. Since it has become available over-the-counter, it is now one of the least expensive and most available anti-inflamatories, even in the name brand form offered here ['Aleve'].
WHY 4-STARS FOR 'ALEVE'?
I have given this product 4-stars simply because there is a risk of severe gastric irritation to a relatively large portion of the population. Bear in mind also, that like most NSAIDs, 'Naproxen Sodium' will thin your blood and may interact with certain blood thinning or blood clotting medications. For some, the blood thinning effect may reduce the risk of heart attack, but this is something to discuss with a qualified physician rather than treat yourself.
[I AM NOT AFFILIATED WITH ANY PRODUCT OR COMPANY]


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