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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
all right by me--with an important note or two, October 28, 2007
CAUTION: READ LABEL DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING!!!
Aleve "all day strong" helps me many times when I have shoulder pain caused by a rotator cuff injury. The Aleve caplets contain no aspirin which can cause stomach trouble for some people; and with this version of Aleve I get pain relief for a good 10 to 12 hours. The caplets are not "horse pills" which can be difficult to swallow, either. Great!
Aleve also helps with minor aches and pains including headaches, menstrual cramps, muscular aches and it can temporarily reduce a fever, too. There are important cautionary notes on the package and the bottle--just be sure to read those carefully so you don't take this product at the wrong time. However, with careful use, Aleve happens to be an excellent product.
Use these pills before any expiration date stamped on the outside, thin cardboard paper packaging. After that date throw these out and get a new bottle.
Have further questions? No problem! Aleve has a toll free number and a website where you can find out more information about this product.
I highly recommend Aleve for those of us who want an aspirin substitute for any reason. When used correctly Aleve is wonderful.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
THE ORIGINAL PATENT HOLDER STILL SEEMS TO BE THE BEST SOURCE, January 17, 2007
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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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best pain reliever, July 10, 2006
This is the best pain reliever on the market today. I recently suffered some big time leg pain recently. The doctor recommended Aleve. The next day, the pain has almost completely disappeared. Its fantastic!
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