Get Informed: Aleve
Active Ingredient(s)
Naproxen
What does it do?
This product is commonly used to treat mild to moderate pain and inflammation. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication.
- Last Text Update:
- 2010-Mar-14 3:54 AM
- Last Data Update:
- 2010-Mar-13 9:01 PM
Other Names
- Aleve
- Naproxen
- Naprosyn
- Naproxen Sodium
- Anaprox
- Naprelan
- Nonaprox
- Naproxen Delayed Release
- Anaprox DS
- EC-Naprosyn
- Napromex
- Napasin
- Pamprin ALL Day
- Synflex
- Antalgin
- Arthrosin
How Safe Is It?
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- Average Risk Rating
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- Pregnancy Category:
- C
Black Box Warning
This product has a black box warning relating to an increased risk of cardiovascular and gastrointestinal problems.
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 11 Mar 1976
- Est US Patients*
- 5,978,000
- Generic Available
- Yes
- OTC Available
- Yes
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Aleve or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
Aleve Safety Report
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What is Aleve used for?
iGuard is currently tracking more than 39,600 patients that use Aleve (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Pain-Generalized | 50% | 
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| Back/Neck Pain | 38% | 
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| Osteoarthritis | 26% |
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| Migraine/Headache | 17% |
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| Rheumatoid Arthritis | 11% |
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| Fibromyalgia | 5% |
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| Premenstrual Syndrome | 3% | 
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| Gout | 2% |
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| Other | 2% | 
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How well does Aleve work?
iGuard regularly polls our more than 39,600 users taking Aleve (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 75%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Aleve outweigh the bad things.
- 13%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Aleve.
Common Side Effects of Aleve
iGuard regularly polls our more than 39,600 users taking Aleve (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
21% of patients experience side-effects on Aleve
1% of patients experience signifcant side-effects on Aleve
Most Common Side Effects...
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Abdo Pain/Cramps
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Fatigue
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Breathlessness
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= 10%
Less than 1%: Bruising, Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Grogginess/Confusion, Heartburn/Reflux, Hot Flashes, Itch/Rash, Loss of Appetite, Nausea/Vomiting, Numbness/Tingling, Palpitations, Stomach Ulcers, Tinnitus, Weight Gain
Global Patient Feedback for Aleve (Naproxen) ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
I have been taking naproxen for 20 years. If I stop or miss taking one pill, I can feel a great amount of difference in pain and mussel discomfort. About 10 years ago they added Ranitidne twice a day to help with indegestionmostly at night.The acid refux has been acting up more latley. I have tryed other meds, with out getting the same afects that I can get with Naproxen. It trueley helps me a lot.
49 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-03-13 16:46:41
Question/Comment:
I've stopped taking Aleve for back pain as the pain has improved over the past few months. Aleve isn't much help anyway for the type of nerve pain that I have in my lower back.
The nerve pain has improved and all that is left is muscular pain and other pain medication can ease that.
65 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-01-27 10:33:38
Answer/Reply:
I also took Naproxen. It was not long before I was having problems with Vertigo. I also felt queasy although I never took it on an empty stomach. I stopped the meds and gradually the Vertigo stopped.
61 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-02-17 12:56:42
Question/Comment:
I was taking HRT and have stopped. I am now expierencing Hot Flashes mostly at night. Can Aleve cause Hot Flashes. They just seem to be worse when I have taken two Aleve. I am taking the Aleve for leg pain due to Siatic pain.
54 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-12-30 20:08:22
Question/Comment:
I get the Gout and I take 1 Naproxen, and 1 Colchicine daily and that seems to control my Gout also I take a new drug called 1 Uloric daily this lowers the amount of uric acid to prevent the Gout. The down side is that it works against my blood pressure med.
Question: Is anyone else taking these meds? If so how do they work for you?
61 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-11-27 04:58:58
Question/Comment:
I'm on Protonix for at least 8 years. My doctor prescribe for inflamation in my arm Naproxen /only 10 pills / for 5 days. Helps reduce the pain , but I'm not shure that is the right combination with Protonix .
60 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-10-28 09:13:12
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