How does Aleve interact with aspirin?

Answer 1

Aleve™ is a brand name for the drug naproxen, which is classified as a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID for short). Both aspirin and naproxen can thin the blood; this effect is synergistic when the two are taken together. The combination can also irritate the stomach lining, especially when taken without food. That said, most people aren't going to suffer any serious consequences if they take an aspirin within the same 24-hour timeframe as a naproxen tablet. The two do the same thing in a similar way, which is why combining them (or taking them concurrently) doesn't make much sense. === === As mentioned above, both of these meds are gastrointenstinal irritants. That, combined with their platelet inhibiting function make them potentially dangerous when taken together, especially for patients with a history of ulcers or GI bleeds. Do not take these two meds together on an ongoing basis. If you experience stomach pains, heartburn, tarry or black stools, coffee ground vomiting or blood in your stool or vomit, discontinue both these meds at once and head for the ER. Both are serious GI irritants, and aspirin is a blood thinner, inhibiting platelet action and clotting factor. There is therefore a notable risk of GI hemorrhage with this drug combination. While not nearly as lethal as the famous barbituate/alcohol combination, serious counterindications still exist. I would talk to my doc about other painkiller/anti-inflamatory combinations that don't present this risk picture. I would also NOT take this combination myself.

Answer 2

Aleve is the prescription drug Naproxen in non-prescription dosages - typical Naproxen pills come in 500mg dosages and are extremely effective as an anti-inflammatory, though it does take a bit of time for it to build up in your system enough to be really effective. Naproxen is the generic name of the brand name NSAID Naprosyn.

ibuprofen is the generic name for Motrin, another anti-inflammatory. Motrin's biggest negative is that it requires more pills to do the same thing as Naproxen does, and it's dosages only last 4 hours, compared to Naproxen's 12 hour effectiveness. Given the choice, I've always used Naproxen.

For example, you typically have to use 6 or more Motrin pills to do the same job as one or two doses of Aleve. Hmm... Which one would you choose??

As far as interaction, since they both do relatively the same thing and both can be hard on the stomach without proper liquids or food, it's best to either just take one or the other, even though they're different drugs. The mix won't kill you, but it's essentially a waste and just harder on your stomach.

Aleve is also buffered, and is better on the stomach than Naprosyn is. Once it's working though, it works good.

In a pinch, if I'm out of Naproxen I'll just increase my Aleve dosages to match the prescription strength of the Naproxen. As a long-term chronic pain patient, I can say flat out that Aleve is a lot better than Motrin - period. No contest. But that's me - each person is different, a each person should use what's best for them.

Answer 3

It's not recommended and probably not beneficial except for patients with an extreme risk of stroke or cardiovascular event (MCI). Potential negatives (stomach bleeding, compromised effect on platelets) outweigh the positives.

Answer 4

Aleve should not be taking with aspirin especially if you r taking the maximum dose for each. if i were you i would not try it. it is always better to be safe than sorry.

Answer 5

No you will get sick.