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There are many conditions that the medicine known as Aleve is used for. The medicine called Aleve is used for conditions such as arthritis, migraines, and backaches.
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The drug is spelled "naproxen," commonly used as the analgesic naproxen sodium (Aleve).
No, it is not a blood thinner Aleve is a proprietary name for Naproxen which is from the class called Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory drugs. It is used to relieve pain and inflammation, for example in arthritis.
With this sort of drug (anon steroidal antiinflamatory) you should alway keep in mind you other phisical conditions. and should seek the advice of your doctor as these are updated. there is not strict guide commenting on the time this drug may be used. Suggest you look up the website (drugs.com/cons/aleve-arthritis.html)
Cipro is a prescription antibiotic and sulfa is an antibiotic as well. Neither are in Aleve...which is a OTC -over the counter- NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug) used to treat pain, fever and inflammation.
My friend swears that if you take 3 Aleve, it will put you right to sleep. I tried it the other night and it worked like taking a sleeping pill. 3 is the magic number...no more no less.
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No. Aleve does have an anti-platelet effect but it's shorter in duration than that provided by aspirin. Further, it will interfere with the anti-platelet effect of aspirin if taken in parallel with aspirin.
yes. i have not read of any major side effects when taking both. aleve can cause g.i. bleeds if used to frequently ect. as many insaids can. please contact a physician for any concerns.