Originally Posted By: gregk24
"Naproxen Sodium" is the generic name for Aleve. Im pretty sure Aleve is stonger than Ibuprofen (Advil), but Ibuprofen helps reduce swelling. Maybe you could alternate between the two?
Both are NSAID's and do the same exact thing. IBU is fine to take 4 at a time (800mg) for short 2-3day periods in 4 hour intervals. Anymore than that and you are entering liver and GI distress issues.
"Naproxen Sodium" is the generic name for Aleve. Im pretty sure Aleve is stonger than Ibuprofen (Advil), but Ibuprofen helps reduce swelling. Maybe you could alternate between the two?
Both are NSAID's and do the same exact thing. IBU is fine to take 4 at a time (800mg) for short 2-3day periods in 4 hour intervals. Anymore than that and you are entering liver and GI distress issues.