Can I take 2 Aleve at once?

Take one tablet, caplet, gelcap or liquid gel every 8 to 12 hours while symptoms last. For the first dose, you may take 2 pills within the first hour. Do not exceed more than 2 tablets, caplets, gelcaps or liquid gels in 12 hours, and do not exceed 3 tablets, caplets, gelcaps or liquid gels in 24 hours.
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Can I take 2 200mg Aleve?

After your first dose, you should not take more than two pills in any 8-12 hour time or more than three in any 24 hours.
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What happens if you take one too many Aleve?

Symptoms of overdose may include: severe stomach pain, extreme drowsiness, seizures. Do not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as blood pressure, complete blood count, liver/kidney function) may be done while you are taking this medication.
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Can I take 2 500mg Aleve?

Adults—At first, 750 milligrams (mg) (taken as one 750 mg or two 375 mg tablets) or 1000 mg (taken as two 500 mg tablets) once a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. However the dose is usually not more than 1500 mg (taken as two 750 mg or three 500 mg tablets) per day.
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How long does 2 Aleve last?

Just 2 Aleve can provide pain relief that can last all day. Each Aleve pill has the strength to last 12 hours. Compare it! Based on minimum label dosing for 24 hours, you could take 6 Extra Strength Tylenol®* or 4 Advil®† to get all-day relief if pain persists.
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Can I take 2 Aleve for back pain?

Each tablet can last 12 hours.

Aleve Back & Muscle pain can provide pain relief all day with just 2 pills. Just two tablets can deliver muscle and back pain relief all day. Each tablet has the strength to last 12 hours.
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Why can't you lie down after taking naproxen?

Do not lie down for at least 10 minutes after taking this drug. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. To reduce your risk of stomach bleeding and other side effects, take this medication at the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time.
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Is Aleve stronger than ibuprofen?

Effectiveness of Aleve and ibuprofen

This makes them effective at relieving pain and reducing inflammation, but there is a risk of stomach-related side effects. As far as effectiveness goes, 440mg Aleve is approximately equivalent to a 400mg ibuprofen.
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Can I take 660 mg of Aleve?

Maximum recommended daily dose

They should not be taking more than 1,000 mg in 24 hours. When OTC medications, children 12 years and older should not take more than 660 mg in 24 hours.
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Can I take 3 Aleve for pain?

Do not exceed more than 2 tablets, caplets, gelcaps or liquid gels in 12 hours, and do not exceed 3 tablets, caplets, gelcaps or liquid gels in 24 hours. The smallest effective dose should be used. Drink a full glass of water with each dose.
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What happens if you take 2 naproxen?

As a side note, do not take more than two 500 mg tablets in 24 hours without talking to your doctor. Taking a third tablet will result in an increased risk side effects including a potential decrease in kidney function.
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How much Aleve can you take?

Q: How many Aleve can I take? A: You shouldn't exceed the amount of 1250 mg per day. In prolonged use, this value is even lower: 1000 mg per day. Always remember to take the lowest dose possible!
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What happens if Aleve doesn't work?

You can increase the dosage to two tablets if one is not effective, but make sure you don't exceed six tablets in 24 hours. If you're taking Aleve, the dosage is one tablet every eight to twelve hours. You can take a second Aleve in the first hour if the first pill doesn't work, but do not exceed three in 24 hours.
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How many Aleve can I take 220 mg?

adults and children 12 years and older: take 1 tablet every 8 to 12 hours while symptoms last. for the first dose you may take 2 tablets within the first hour. do not exceed 2 tablets in any 8- to 12-hour period.
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Does Aleve make you sleepy?

Does naproxen (Aleve) make you sleepy? It might. Naproxen (Aleve) can cause drowsiness for between 3% and 9% of all people who take it. Because of this, you should not drive or perform activities that require you to be alert until you know how it affects you.
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Can I take Tylenol and Aleve together?

The medical community considers it generally safe to take Tylenol and Aleve at the same time. However, alternating doses of Aleve and Tylenol can extend the relief from pain. A person can take one as the other starts to wear off. A person should only take the recommended doses of these medications.
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What is the strongest anti-inflammatory medication?

Research shows diclofenac is the strongest and most effective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine available. 10 Diclofenec is sold under the prescription brand names Cambia, Cataflam, Zipsor, and Zorvolex. It is also available as a topical gel, Voltaren, which is available over the counter.
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Which is better for pain Advil or Aleve?

Advil is better suited for the treatment of acute pain and is the most appropriate NSAID for children. Aleve is better suited for the treatment of chronic conditions. Aleve is more likely than Advil to cause gastrointestinal (GI) side effects because it is longer acting.
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How quickly does naproxen work?

You should start feeling better about one hour after you take naproxen. If you're taking this medicine twice a day regularly, it might take up to three days for it to work properly. Depending on your condition, you may take naproxen for only a day or two. But in some cases, it's used as a long-term treatment.
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How long do you have to sit up after taking naproxen?

Try to not lie down for at least 10 minutes after you take it. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Long-term, continuous use may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.
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Is naproxen stronger than ibuprofen?

This makes them effective at relieving pain and reducing inflammation, but there is a risk of stomach-related side effects. As far as effectiveness goes, a dose of 440mg naproxen is approximately equivalent to a dose of 400mg ibuprofen.
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Is Aleve a good painkiller?

Aleve and ibuprofen are both effective options to treat similar types of pain. As NSAIDs, they work to reduce inflammation, pain, and fever. Both medications are also available over the counter with high prescription strength versions available as well.
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How long does 220 mg of Aleve stay in your system?

Official answer. After taking your last dose of naproxen it should be out of your system within 93.5 hours. Naproxen has an elimination half life of 12 to 17 hours.
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Can you mix Aleve and ibuprofen?

ibuprofen naproxen

Using ibuprofen together with naproxen is generally not recommended. Combining these medications may increase the risk of side effects in the gastrointestinal tract such as inflammation, bleeding, ulceration, and rarely, perforation.
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