Pros: Easy to swallow, does the job Cons: Some might find it expensive, blister packs are evil.
Don’t let the title scare you away – this isn’t just for Headbangers. I have only used Aleve a few times for relief from headaches and minor joint pain after working out. However several of my friends recently suggested that I try it for ...
Pros: relieves minor pain associated with headaches and body aches Cons: relieves only minor pain, can only take a limited amount
I came across Aleve some years ago when I was still in high school. I’ve battled migraines since I was 7 years old and my mother was always on the lookout for different products to try, instead of prescription medications. She began using ...
Pros: Very good over-the-counter pain reliever for most people Cons: Can cause dangerous side effects for a small number of people. Read warnings.
While I consider myself a healthy, middle-aged woman, I have a tendency toward sinus headaches which will effect me about once or twice a month, and menstrual cramps. When these problems occur, I do not take prescription medications as they seem to cause...
Pros: Effective pain reliever Cons: Might mask symptoms allowing you to overdo it
I spent approximately 13 hours of the past three days doing yard work. Mentally, I was feeling wonderful by the time I was done; it is so nice to be able to look around and get that sense of accomplishment! Physically, however, I was an absolute wreck....
Pros: It helps a bit. I did not find it as good as aspirin. Cons: If something might cause stroke or heart attack, I will just pass.
No one likes to hurt. I mean, really, do you wake up and say: “I want to hurt all day?” That is how it goes for many people. It can be the wear and tear of growing older, or it can be a disease that causes pain in various and not-so-pretty ways. ...
Pros: Only need to take 2 doses a day, works great Cons: May increase the risk of cardiovascular and/or gastrointestinal disease
I really hate going to the doctor. But after suffering with a painful lump on the top of my foot for a couple of months I finally had it looked at. A couple of x-rays later and I had my diagnosis, a bone spur. My doctor prescribed Naproxen, which helped ...
Pros: works without upsetting my stomach Cons: nothing
It’s no fun growing old. No, I’m not ancient, but I am over 50 and while I like to “think” I’m young, many times, my body reminds me that I’m not. Yes, I can function well while coping with the aches and pains from the...
Pros: Works well on my headaches, also works well for other minor aches and pains. Cons: Cost more then other pain relievers.
I have had headaches for the last 10 years. I used to get them several times a day. Sometimes they were so bad I had to go into Emergency and get a shot of demeral. I have been on several medications to try and help these headaches. I have tried beta...
Pros: It works better than any over the counter pain reliever I've ever seen. Cons: Can result in high blood pressure and possible stroke if over used.
Wowzers! This stuff works great. I mean 15-20 minutes---the pain is gone. Yes it works on headaches---I ought to know--I teach for a living. Arthritis and Bursitis.--Yep-that too. I ought to know on that front as well--I'm a middle aged golfer. There ...
Pros: It works for me where other over the counter medications didn't. Cons: Can cause stomach bleeding and other problems. Read the directions.
I recently showed most of downtown Milwaukee to Tom Barnes, a fellow Epinions writer. We did a extraordinary amount of walking and Aleve saved the day for me.
A few years ago I went out to the country to visit some friends for a change...
Pros: Provides relief of pain from headaches and minor aches and pains! Cons: May cause stomach irritation or allergic reaction!
My family suffers a lot from the discomfort of sinus headaches and occasional colds. We use to use Tylenol before they came out with a warning that it could cause toxic damage to your liver. My daughter, Heather, was the first one to introduce us to...
Pros: Good for many types of pain; Easy to take Cons: Can cause allergic reactions in some people
I am very fortunate when it comes to health. Not only have I never spent time in a hospital, I also rarely experience the common aches and pains so common with many members of the general population. I do, however, experience the occasional backache and ...
Pros: Does a great job at relieving aches & pains Cons: Can cause mild stomach discomfort in some people
I'm not sure what exactly triggered it - whether it was the recent change in weather, stress, or maybe I lifted something incorrectly - but I woke up this past Saturday with a very stiff neck & upper back and a pretty bad headache. ...
Pros: Fast acting, long lasts, knocks out my killer head aches and muscle pains. Cons: Usually will not last the full 12 hours.
Between tension headaches, eye strain, and sinus headaches I have spent a small fortune over the years on Advil, Aspirin, Tylenol, and other over the counter pain killers. For the last two years I have sworn off all of the others and been a ...
Pros: works fast and for a long time Cons: none to speak of yet
I was recently introduced to this product by a friend. We were getting ready to go to a party and I had an awful headache. Now I don't know about you but I definately do not like to socialize and have a few beers when my head hurts so bad that my eyes...
Pros: STOPS MY PAIN! Cons: Um...took a minute to figure out the different design of their child-proof cap
Okay, all of you women out there! How many of you get cramps around a certain… um… time of the month? I certainly do. My cramps are so bad that, untreated, I end up a miserable, crying, curled-up-as-tight-as-humanly-possible ball of pain. Pleasant...
Pros: Won't make you drowsy like other pain killers might Cons: Recommended dosage is a little low
I have been a migraine sufferer since I can remember. My mom suspects I started having migraines before I reached the age of 5 years old, however my earliest recollection of having one was when I was 6. I can remember I wanted to die. As an adult I still...
Pros: It relieves my pain. It is a small pill. Cons: None for me, but check the warnings on the label before using!!!
As I wrote in my Ben Gay opinion, I have a sore shoulder. We were in a rear end accident on Friday, April 13, 2001. Not being one to use pain relievers, I didn’t have anything in the house to relieve my pain. The pain wasn't so bad until this...
Pros: immediate pain relief that lasts over twelve hours Cons: I wished I'd found it sooner
The summer before I left for college I went shopping for everything I thought I might need for the year. Although I hardly ever take medications (I just tend to grin and bear it) I bought every product I saw. I think I was afraid of coming down with...
Pros: One pill really does relieve sinus symptoms for 12 hours Cons: No problems with this pill
It has been raining in New York for about five days. For some reason this causes my sinus pain to act up terribly. How does sinus pain feel? Well, for one I become extremely lethargic. I wake up after plenty of sleep and still, I feel a weariness...
Pros: Works better than any other pain reliever I've tried Cons: Cost, but see review for a way around this.
Comparison to other medications:
I used Tylenol for years and it never really helped whatever condition I was taking it for. Then, I was introduced to Ibuprofen in about 1992 after my sister had knee surgery and was taking it as a pain reliever and...
Strong being the key word. Now that I'm getting OLD I find myself shopping in the painkiller, arthritis, crickety old lady section of my local Eckerd's.
Having failed my bone density test and developed pains in my neck shoulder area I've...
Pros: takes away the pain without ever causing a tummy ache Cons: none that I know of
For some reason that I don't understand I have always gotten more headaches than the average person. However, I didn't start getting really bad headaches until after I delivered triplets. My triplets had many complications and they were delivered...
Pros: relieve some severe pain Cons: not always effective on migraines
This will be one of my shorter reviews, I think when it comes to over the counter medicines the average consumer wants to know 2 things: 1. What is the medicine used for? and 2. Does it work? In most cases these questions can be answered in...
Pros: none Cons: expensive, might/can/may cause internal bleeding
Here's the facts guys, Aleve Pain Reliever is manufactured by Bayer. If you don't like Aspirin made by Bayer, then chances are, you are not going to like Aleve.
On the market today you are offered a variety of pain relievers to choose from....
Pros: sometimes effective Cons: sometimes useless, always causes bleeding, 12 hours too long
Go ahead. Whack me a good one on the head with a bat. Or a club. Or heck, even a shoe. Anything, just so I can pass out and be far away from this pain.
If you suffer from chronic pain or fibromyalgia, you know what this is like. Your body's in...
I purchased this medication, frankly, because it was on sale and I didn't want to dish out the 8 bucks for a bottle of advil. I had heard many great things about this product from friends who have taken it in the past, and I figured I'd give it a...
Pros: effective, convenient, long-lasting Cons: possible GI irritation,cost
Bayer has long been a household name in pain relief. Probably no over-the-counter pain medication has been used more than Bayer Aspirin. There are many who think "Bayer Aspirin " is one word, and it ruled the market in the pre-Tylenol era....
I have had knee and hip pain for the last 15 years it is not a continual pain, but began after a car accident in which I hit a deer( Or I should say a deer hit me and pushed the window crank into my knee)(Yeah it was back when everything mostly had hand...
Pros: Works within 20 minutes for me, provides lasting relief Cons: My daughter doesn't like Aleve, upsets her stomach
Fortunately, I don't get too many headaches these days, since I've cut back on carbohydrates, and I've never had monthly cramps worth mentioning. So why the heck to I need Aleve? For colds and occasional headaches caused by colds or seasonal...
Pros: Fast acting and effective. Small dosage works. little Cons: Warnings!!!!!
DISCLAIMER
Since this category is becoming very popular, I figured that I would write on items that I am familiar with but feel a little uncomfortable. Let me explain why.
In that many of these products can cause adverse,...
Pros: Hmmm...well, you only have to take it every twelve hours. Cons: You can get eye strain watching the clock for eleven hours fifty nine minutes.
Great idea Aleve has here. A medication that last twelve hours. Only two tablets last you all day long according to advertising. Sounds like a plan I thought. Little did I know.
I have TMJ. It is an extremely painful condition of the jaw that...
Pros: Fast-acting, long-lasting pain relief, superior for menstrual cramps. Cons: Price -- See Generic, Possible side-effects can be severe
Aleve has made a bigger difference in my life than sliced bread. But the effects and side effects of drugs, including OTCs (over-the-counter -- drugs) vary for each individual, even among very similar medications.
Pros: long lasting, effective, one pill dosage Cons: can produce an allergic reaction
I first began using a prescription form of the painkiller in Aleve (Naproxen Sodium) around 20 years ago, so I was very glad to see that it was finally offered in a non-prescription strength.
This product is very effective for all types of...
Pros: Very Effective, easy to swallow Cons: possible stomach irritation
Several years ago when I was living in Florida I had the task of cutting the grass with an old lawn mower. The pressure from holding the bar to keep the mower going caused me to get arthritis in every joint of every finger on both hands. At the time I...
Pros: Quick relief of my pains, lasts a long time, works great on tough pains like toothaches Cons: A bit expensive but worth it.
I originally purchased Aleve for tooth pain. I had a hereditary problem that caused me to lose all my original teeth at a fairly young age. This is a bit embarrassing to say this but I lost all my original teeth by the time I was 25. I always took...
Aleve the Naproxen Sodium pain reliever has been a God send to me.
I have suffered from headaches for years. I have tried most every kind of pain relieve I could find, including prescription items. Those most can and have been...
Pros: Fast acting, very reliable and effective Cons: None
DRUGS DRUGS DRUGS...a chant I sometimes catch myself thinking after an 8 hour day with 750 teenagers packed into one school. And I've tried almost all the other drugs, Tylenol, Motrin, Bayer, Asprin, you name it....I've tried it...and then I stumbled...
Pros: Only Need 1 or 2 Pills in an 8-12 Hour Period! Cons: None
A few years ago I had a horrible wisdom tooth causing me tremendous pain! Because I was working at a lousy job that wouldn't let me have a few days off to have my tooth taken out, I had to pop about 1500 milligrams of Advil a day. Because of this...
Pros: small tablet form, works great, small dosage Cons: isn't having to take any medicine a con?
Aleve, in my opinion, is the best pain relieving over-the-counter medicine on the market. Every time that I've taken it, it started working on my pain within a half hour and usually all symptoms are gone within an hour and do not come back.
Pros: Works great, fast acting Cons: Child proof bottle is not really child proof
I have suffered from migraine headaches for years and have had arthritis since high school. Yes, it’s true, I’m 27 years old and I am falling apart. I usually took Tylenol or Advil for pain or anything else the doctor would recommend but nothing really...
Pros: Works on several different types of pain, can save you some money Cons: It's easy to become tolerant, and even addicted
The major reason that I like Aleve is that it works on more than just headaches. It also helps on menstrual pain, arthritis, and muscle aches. I've noticed that it can help diminish some cold symptoms, it will get you feeling better than you really...
Pros: great for arthritis, pain relief from headaches, monthly cramps, etc. Cons: expensive (check for generic), need to take food or milk to coat stomach or stomach upset may result.
I could sound like a traditional commercial....have arthritis? Suffering from an aching back? Try Aleve! Well, that's the same old, same old! I suppose after numerous reviews, mine won't really say much different...except my own personal experiences....
Pros: gets rid of pain fast and effectively Cons: not to be taken with alcohol
I'm 35 years old and nearly all of my life, I've suffered
from migraine headaches. For years, I locked myself into
dark rooms with cold compresses, fists full of Tylenol and
a box of tissues. The tissues being for the tears of pain ...
Pros: works relatively quickly, relieves swelling and inflammation Cons: a bit more pricey then my previous prescription for a larger dose.
Ever since I was 2 years old, possibly younger, I have complained of leg pains constantly. For years we didn't know what was wrong and my Mother got many different opinions of what could be the problem. Finally, when I was 13 years old, I was diagnosed...
Pros: It works very well and doesn't even make me drowsy like everything else does.. Cons: It only partially relieves my tension headaches
About 2 years ago, my husband started a new job at a casting company. He would come home so sore he couldn't hardly walk, because it was a different kind of job than he was used to doing. In the medical department they used Aleve for a pain reliever...
Pros: fast and long-lasting pain relief, easy to swallow, economical Cons: doesn't always last 12 hours, not for people with aspirin allergies or ulcers
When I was a freshman in college, I had painful muscle spasms in my neck for some unknown reason. It was probably all that studying (ha!). At any rate, my doctor gave me a prescription for naproxen (the active ingredient in Aleve) to ease my pain. I...
Pros: Works quickly and for prolonged period. Cons: cannot think of any.
Aleve is the most effective OTC preparation that i have found for the aches and pains of arthritis. It was originally recommended to me by my internist. So many of the other OTC medications did not prove effective and the prescription drugs come with...
Pros: 8-12 hours of relief with only one pill Cons: a bit pricey
A few of you may have read my past review on Tylenol Pain Relievers. I still recommend Tylenol to those who don't want upset stomach, or for kids because it's side effects are either very small or non-existent.
Pros: Killer on Cramps Cons: Best to take before pain really starts
I take this only for period cramps. It's what works best, but you need to take it before they kick in hard for maximum relief.
I don't like to abuse pain medicine, but pain is not an option. I used to have a prescription for this stuff, many years...
Pros: Take only twice daily Cons: Ineffective, intestinal bleeding
As a Fibromyalgia sufferer, I have an abundance of pain in various places--too numerous to mention. I have had the condition since 1986 and have tried many, many different medications to try to aleviate the symptoms so that I could have somewhat of a...
I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia about six years ago. For those of you who don't know what fibromyalgia is, count yourself lucky. To give you the short version, it is chronic pain focused in the neck, shoulders and back and it will never go away....
Pros: Wonderful for menstrual pain! Cons: Not a single one!
Aleve is the pain reliever that comes to mind first for menstrual pain. I suffer from horrible cramping around this wonderful time of month, and aleve works so well.
I was excited when aleve first came out, since it is basically a lower...
Pros: Inexpensive, low dosage accomplishes the task Cons: None
Two years ago, my husband had such pain in his back and hips that he could barely walk. When not in outright pain, he was perpetually "cranky." We were spending incredible amounts for prescription steroids, anti-inflammatories, and other pain...
Pros: it works, it really works Cons: annoying commercial
“Hey Aleve!” - Does that commercial annoy anyone else besides me? Anyway, Aleve which is “naproxen sodium” (and I have no clue what exactly that is) comes in a blue box with the yellow lettering. The box size which I bought was 24 caplets of 220 mg...
Pros: Fast acting, actually works, 1 tablet. Cons: High Price
Being active in sports from an early age. I think I have had just about every pain there is to have. From broken bones, to headaches, to knee reconstruction and even a kidney stone thrown in there.
Pros: inexpensive, fast acting, no drowsy, non addictive Cons: none
I have miagraines a lot and I thought I would never be able to get something that would ease the pain. However, a friend reccommened Aleve to me. I said why not it could not hurt.
I took Aleve and within hours my headache was gone and I could...
Pros: Works very well Cons: takes a little longer to start to work
Aleve,(naproxen sodium) was originally available only by prescription. It is the best thing I have found for all kinds of pain. Several years ago I broke an ankle and this resulted in my knees also becoming damaged. I tried Aleve for this pain first. It...
Pros: Aleve Cold and Sinus works fast!!! Cons: Very expensive.
I am writing about Aleve Cold and Sinus, even though this is the page for Aleve Pain reliever. When the pain reliever first came out, it worked great. For awhile, it was the only medicine that would work on menstrual cramps.
Now that they have...
Pros: it can be bought otc. Cons: If taken on an empty stomach, it can cause irratation.
As a sufferer of a muscle disorder, I have taken a number of drugs to relieve the discomfort that occurs from this disorder. A few years ago I had a doctor prescribe 'naproxen sodium' to me in a 550 mg. once daily dosage for tendonitis. Research...
I am a true migraine sufferer. I get them on a specific schedule.
About 4 years ago, my doctor prescribed Naprosyn for them. If you have insurance for medicines, Naprosyn is the way to go. If you are like I am, without this insurance, Aleve...
In spite of having always enjoyed excellent health, somewhere in my early sixties I began to develop joint and back pain which finally reached the point where the pain itself, in addition to being a damned nuisance, was...
Pros: Highly effective. Cons: Very strong, be careful about how much you take. (just follow the instructions)
I have used this product several times for pain relief. I used to play clarinet professionally (now I only play it for fun) and I used to get really bad shoulder pain from the weight of the clarinet resting on my right thumb. Everytime I would take ...
If you have read any of my Epinions, you may be aware of the fact, that I suffered a broken neck back in 1993. Although, I am paralyzed and can not feel from the chest down, I do have extreme chronic neck pain.At times it can be so intense, that I...
Pros: It worked, no negative side effects, reliable product, lasts a long time Cons: none for me
I'm a relatively healthy person. I don't hardly drink alcohol or smoke, etc., etc., etc. However, lately I've been getting myself into trouble.... Two weeks ago, I sprained my wrist pretty bad and I had some horrible pain. I took an an Aleve and ...
Pros: Available Everywhere Cons: Poor Results, Slow
Aleve is produced by the Bayer Corporation, a company that has been trusted for years. It is a competitor to Tylenol and Advil, and makes a claim that sounds too good to be true. In fact, that is the case. The Bayer Corporation claims that taking two ...
Pros: Fast acting,Long lasting,works for many different ailments. Cons: I truely have not found any.
I am going to be forty one years old soon and for many years I have tried many a different medication,for many different reasons.
1.I have used both over the count and prescription medication for my allergies,I have allergies all year and I do get...
Pros: Diminished some of the pain Cons: Alarming and unsettling side effects
I have had a lot of stress in the past year and unfortunately I tend to show my stress in the form of back pain. I had been told that aleve was very effective at relieving back pain and I even told my husband to try it when his back went out. So,...
Pros: strong and long lasting. Cons: Do not use if you have stomach or aspirin problems.
I tried this medication at my doctor's recommendation. I suffer from severe migraines, and prior to putting me on any prescriptions or running tests, he told me to try Aleve when I first notice the pain. It worked miracles. When I take two when I first...
Pros: "Just One & You Feel Good All Day" (TM, C, Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.) Cons: Who knows what this stuff is actually doing to your body.
I hate to sound like a parrot of this product's ad campaign, but the fact is, I take just one and feel good all day. Even if I drank too much the night before. This stuff works better on the ol' hangover headache than anything else I've tried, and...
Pros: One or two caplets relieves pain for most of the day. Cons: May cause nausea if taken on an empty stomach.
I am a 25 year old woman with endometriosis. Since high school I have had very painful periods that include headache, back ache, sore legs, and severe cramping. I have been prescribed pain medications many times, only to find that they made me groggy...
Pros: Fast, long lasting Cons: slightly high on price but worth every penny
Someone recommended this product to me for my migraines so I bought a bottle, all I can say is it works GREAT! It works fast and I only have to take 1 pill (instead of 2 like most pain medicine) and it last about 12 hours for me. Another plus to me is...
Pros: Works fast on multiple symptoms Cons: Costs more, can cause drowsiness
I first bought Aleve to help reduce some swelling I was having. A friend had recommended it. I was amazed at how well Aleve worked. I was warned that I would have minimal swelling no matter what I took. With Aleve, I had almost no swelling at all....
Having used this product since before it was available over the counter I know it quite well. Simly put it works. The major competition really doesn't work as well for general everyday aches and pains in your joints. Neither, Aspirin, Tylenol,...
Pros: Absolutely Relieves Pain Cons: More expensive than other pain relievers, but definitely worth it
Aleve vs. Excedrin...Aleve or Excedrin...What a decision! What is a pill anyway? Will it help me? Will my everlasting pain cease? What will a pain pill do for ME !
I have to take pills -pain relievers. Taking pills is not my problem. Taking...
The manufacturer's claim that this is the same stuff as Naprosyn. They claim that it works as well and lasts all day. I found all those claims to be false.
I tried Aleve because of some lower back pain. I thought--all day relief with only 2...
Pros: works quickly, longer lasting than other pain relievers Cons: not tolerated well by some people
I suffer from stress headaches. Not on the magnitude of migraines, but still the kind that can put you off your feet for several hours at the time. Being a busy mom of two young boys, I don't have a lot of time to spend lying on the couch nursing a...
Pros: powerful pain relief, no stomach irritation Cons: none observed
Having had the misfortune of dislocating my shoulder about 8 years ago, I occassionally get really painful crippling flare ups that render me useless. If you suffer from arthritis or other joint ailments you know what I'm talking about... your joint...
Pros: Best Over the Counter I have found for migraines, menstrual cramping Cons: Still not perfect
People who don't suffer from migraines tend to think that those who do are lying. Or at least exaggerating. But after spending three or four days a week curled in a ball, with tears seeping out of my eyes, I know that a migraine is nothing to make fun...
Pros: Great for "womanly" pain Cons: Takes some time to work
My first experience with the medicine in Aleve was actually in its prescription form after battling some fairly severe menstral cramps, which it treated marvelously...so when I heard that the stuff was going to be offered in a lower- dose,...
Pros: Effective, long-acting Cons: May upset an empty stomach
I wanted to let everyone know that Aleve used to be prescribed by doctors under the name Anaprox. It was prescribed for menstrual cramps, and out of all the pain relievers I had tried, it really worked for those uncomfortable days of the month. It...
Naproxen sodium (the generic for Aleve) is the only pain reliever I have found that works for my heavy duty pains. I am a pretty big guy (260 lbs) and a lot of times medicines do not seem to have much of an impact on me, but all I need to do is take 2 of...
I have been using Aleve for the longest time now and I can honestly say that this medication is one of the best that I have ever used for pain. I have used Tylenol and everything else but out of all I believe that Aleve is the best. I can use it for all...
Pros: fast working, actually relieves your problems Cons: expensive
Aleve is my god. I look up to it cherish it love it. I have tried Tylenol, it doesn't work well. Advil, my body doesn't take, but whatever in Aleve my body does like.
Just the other day i had a horrible headache, and really bad stomach...
Pros: easy to swallow, easy to open bottle Cons: does not work like they claim
I don't think so. According to their ads, you can take 2 aleve tablets compared to about 8 of the other brand and this will take care of your pain. My husband took it for his back pain but it didn't help...at all. His pain continued throughout the day...
Pros: Excellent for sore, aching muscles Cons: Results not very different than that of other name brands for relief of headaches
I first purchased Aleve for a headache. I work at Eckerd Drug and I was looking for something to take away the pain in my head. I asked our pharmacist what he recommended and he directed me towards Aleve. Immediately I took only one of these pills....
Pros: bye-bye period pain! Cons: doesn't touch a toothache, makes you sleepy
I am one of the unfortunately all-too-many women who suffer from debilitating cramps every month. I've tried everything. Advil didn't touch it. Tylenol... forget it. Prescription meds wouldn't cut it. The Pill cut the severity way down, but made me...
I have chronic neck pain (my doctor called it neck spasms, but offered no relief) and have tried many pain relievers. My neck pain occured about 3 times a week, depending on how I slept on it. I've tried tylenol and advil and what seems like everything...
Pros: Works fast, small dose. Cons: May cost more.
Over the years, I have heard great things from people, ads, and television that Tylenol is the wonder-drug. I bought bottles and bottles of this drug and it never helped me.
A few years ago, I decided to try Aleve on a friend's word. I have...
Pros: Fast acting, relieves pain as advertised Cons: Doesn't last 8 to 12 hours
My husband gets gout and he also has some pain in his neck.(not me)
He told me to try Aleve because it is the only over the counter medication he takes that helps his neck and to a lesser degree, his gout. Since I have chronic back pain, I was...
Pros: fast working, easy bottle to open Cons: none
I first tried Aleve a day or two ago. I had stayed up all night cleaning and I hadn't eaten at all and my head was throbbing by the time I wanted to lay down and go to bed the next day.
The apartment was in shambles because of moving and there...
Pros: Less dosages, longer lasting Cons: none that I have experienced
First of all, let me just say that I think Aleve works great! The fact that you only have to take one pill every 8 to 12 hours was the main reason I first purchased Aleve. Being able to take one in the morning before I go to work and one in the evening...
I had a root canal on one of my front teeth this past week. The dentist told me that I would be sore for a day or so - who was she joking? My face started throbbing about an hour later, and got gradually worse over the next 24 hours.
Pros: works quickly Cons: can take no more than 3 in 24 hours
I purchased this pain reliever after many other relievers had failed.
I liked the fact that I only had to take two and the pain went away within an hour and stayed gone. With other medications such as Tylenol or Motrin, I had to take way over the...
Pros: Small pills, highly effective Cons: name brand is expensive
Aleve is a pain relieving, over-the-counter oral medication. It is taken to relieve pain related to headaches, muscle aches, great for tooth aches, and mild pain associated with arthritis. The drug in Aleve is naproxen sodium, a different drug than...
Pros: Fast and complete relief Cons: Not compatible for all
I originally purchased this item due to the commercials I had seen on TV and decided to give it a try. I like the size of the pill and the fact that I only need to take one or two to alleviate my pain. This medication seems to act very rapidly and I...
Pros: Pain relief lasts up to 12 hours, less likely to cause stomach upset Cons: Brand name is more expensive than aspirin or acetaminophen
I was given a prescription for Naprosyn about 11 years ago after a knee surgery for pain relief. After the doctor had tried Mortin and Orudis, which upset my stomach terribly, he gave me the Naprosyn. It was great. One every 12 hours and my knee...
Pros: Works wonderfully for menstrual cramps, reduces flow Cons: Doesn't always take it COMPLETELY away, but what does?
I use Aleve for everything. I get migraines and severe cramps. While at times it does not completely alleviate them, it takes the edge off enough to make them tolerable. I also know other people who only use Aleve and actually it was one of them who...
Pros: It relieves pain all day with just one tablet Cons: It has a tendancy to irritate the stomach lining
Remember that devilish looking old Ben Gay character with the pitchfork. Well that's how I have been feeling for more years than I care to remember. For many years, I have tried PT, Chiropractic, and Accupuncture to get some relief from my chronic neck ...
Pros: Aleve works. Great for muscle aches, joint pain. Cons: Known to cause stomach problems. (though never in my family)
I have been taking Aleve since it came on the market. Before my doctor prescribed Naproxen, which is in Aleve. I had a stiff neck problem. I didn't care to take the Naproxen because of side effects. I had heard it causes ulcers etc. Aleve is the...
Pros: Works quickly, easy to swallow, not overly expensive Cons: none that i can find
I have been using Aleve for while now. And so far I have not heard or had anything to say that was negative about this product. I conquers my worst headaches (hey I think that's from the commercial) and it's worth every dime. I also like the fact that...
I swear by Aleve! I have taken it for almost everything it seems....menstrual cramps (it is excellent for that), headaches, backaches, bursitis, and other aches and pains. So far this is the only OTC drug that i've found that hits the spot right then...
Pros: Good pain killer Cons: Dizzy, majorly high Blood Pressure!
I would not take aleve due to the facts: I was taking aleve, and keep getting dizzy and could not figure out why, until I realized that every time i took aleve i would get dizzy and have a blood pressure of about 150/100 and im not old enough to ...
I purchased Aleve because it was new and I wanted to try it.
I have used many types of OTC pain medications in recent years, and I can honestly say that Aleve has worked the best for me. By taking just two Aleve and waiting about 20 minutes...
I have had my "monthly friend" for much longer then I wish to remember, but at age 14 my friend turned against me and I began having severe back cramps during menstration.
I first tried Aleve Pain Reliever via a sample. They were pretty confident that one pill would work because in the sample there was only one pill. I have suffered migraines for years and one day I started getting one so I decided to give the Aleve a...
Pros: does the job in a timely manner Cons: just slightly expensive, but worth it.
The very first time I tried Aleve I had a severe ear infection. (I'm prone to them). It was at night and i couldn't see a doctor till morning. I was desperate and had tried just about everything else available, to no avail. I took my last few dollars...
I bought this product when it first came out. I had a doctor prescribe naproxen sodium for my cramps.I had a person from pharmacy suggest Aleve and it works as well as my prescription as it contains same medicine prescribed by doctor. It works almost...
Pros: relieves pain fast Cons: may not be suitable for certain individuals
The first time I purchased Aleve I was in desperate need of a serious pain medication. I was having pain in the back of my legs that would not go away. I had tried other pain relievers, but they didn't seem to work, so I decided to give Aleve a try....
I have a friend at work who uses Aleve and I often bum a a couple of tablets from her when I have headaches at work. All I can say that usually within minutes my headaches are reduced.
I hurt my back recently and my doctor prescribed...
I have highly recommend Aleve. I have been having headaches and severe cramps. I had tried all other over the counter medicines but none seemed to work. Then one day, I received a sample of Aleve in my mailbox and I tried it. About 20 - 30 minutes...
My headaches were getting worse, and my husband was getting upset! Aleve
has helped those debilitating headaches, and has save my marriage, too. I find that aleve works better than the prescription drugs my doctor gave me, and didn't knock me out...
Pros: Mediocre pain reliever. Cons: Expensive, pain relief that doesn't last for 12 hours.
One day, I awoke to a horrible pain in my jaw. It was extremely painful and I could hardly move. (Thank Goodness it happened on a Saturday.) Tears were flowing from my eyes and I could hardly take in a breath, from my nose. Taking a walk "on the...
Works for some kinds of pain by pawsalmighty ,Jun 27 '05
Pros: dose lasts a long time Cons: doesn't relieve most pain
I've tried Aleve (naproxin sodium) for a couple different conditions during my life. The one time I used it for back strain pain and it worked wonders. I've tried it on migraines and on toothaches and got no relief at all. We do not keep Aleve in our medicine cabinet and very rarely purchase it. Aleve doesn't really seem to be that great of a pain-relief medication.
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