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Does naproxen sodium work better than ibuprofen for arthritis swelling?
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Is aspirin better than Ibuprofen for osteoarthritis?
They're both in the same class of anti-infammatories. Doesn't matter which one you took. The major difference is that the naproxen sodium is taken every 12 hrs as opposed to every 6-8 hours for ibuprofen.
I have prescriptions for naproxen 500mg tab tev and ibuprofen 800mg with is better for shoulder pain and inflammation?
ibuprofen is best for pain relief and to decrease inflamation.
Is Ibuprofen good for swelling?
Motrin, like aspirin is a pain reliever as well as an anti-inflammatory. The problem is that the side effects of the two tend to be quite different. Research the side effects before using either.
Can you take naproxen and sulfamethoxazole together?
Naproxen is essentially ibuprofen, so no you should not take it if you're allergic to ibuprofen. Basically, stay away from drugs that are in the same family as ibuprofen, because you could have an allergic reaction to those medications as well.. For example, ibuprofen is a NSAID, so you should stay away from other NSAID medicines such as, aspirin, naproxen, celecoxib, etc.
Will Tylenol get rid of your pain in your foot that you smashed?
Yes, but if there is swelling ibuprofen would work better because it is an anti-inflammatory drug.
Can you take Naproxen and gabapentin?
Yes the naproxen will increase absorption of the gabapentin by around 15%.
Which is better for a strained rotator cuff and ac joint ibuprofen or naproxen?
Naproxen is typically stronger than ibuprofen. It also carries more drug interactions and risks than ibuprofen. Naproxen also has an interaction with salicylates (such as aspirin), and taking it with other anticoagulants may increase the risk of bleeding (as with most NSAID's). I would try the ibuprofen, typically it's safe to take 800mg every 8 hours, and up to 1000mg if you're a bigger person. If it doesn't provide the relief needed, try the naproxen. If there is not a noticeable difference between the two medications, I would stick with the ibuprofen. ALWAYS talk to your doctor or pharmacist before mixing, changing, stopping, or starting a medication you are unsure of. ALWAYS follow the instructions on the packaging unless a doctor or pharmacist advises otherwise.
What is a good definition of Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in your joints. The main symptoms are joint pain and swelling. It‰Ûªs the second most common form of arthritis in North America. Research has given us a better understanding about the process of inflammation, and this has led to better forms of treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.
What is better Naproxen or ibuprofen for arthritic pain?
it depends on what type of arthritis you have. Also, what works best for you spcifically is more important. Try one for a few days then the other and see what best alieves your discomfort. PLEASE drink alot of water/juices with these medicines.
Is naproxen better or worse than colchicine in treating gout?
It seems that Naproxin is not recommended specificaly for the treatment of gouty arthritis but colchine definitely is.If you would like to find out more about the effects of these two drugs go to the related link (What happens if you takeColchicine, Naproxen) below
What is better for headaches Ibuprofen or excedrin?
Ibuprofen
How do you get sore muscles?
Take a pain-reliever like naproxen (Aleve) or ibuprofen (Advil). That helps reduce inflammation as well as making you feel better. Stay hydrated. Massage will help get the lactic acid out of the muscles.
