Pain relievers

[capone1]

Is Aleve safe to take for back aches?

[precious03]

No, aleve is not safe to take, but if your pain is that bad and tylenol doesn't quite cut it, you could ask your doc to prescribe some Tylenol 3.

[dbestone]

i suffered bad migraines, and the only thing that took them away was Motrin. well once i became preggo the Dr said i couldnt take it. Motrin falls under the same category as Aleve. i wouldnt take it. the only pain killer ive taken through my whole pregnancy was regular strength tylenol.

[KellyA74]

ps. Both Tylenol and Aleve are in Pregnancy Cat. B

[KellyA74]

OK to use in first 1/2 of pregnancy....See info. from my Drug Guide below.

NAPROXEN
(na-prox-en)
Aleve, Anaprox, Anaprox DS, Apo-Napro-Na, Apo-Napro-Na DS, Apo-Naproxen, EC-Naprosyn, Naprelan, Napron X, Naprosyn, Naprosyn-E, Naprosyn-SR, Naxen, Novo-Naprox, Novo-Naprox Sodium DS, Nu-Naprox, Synflex, Synflex DS

CLASSIFICATION(S):
Ther. Class: nonopioid analgesics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, antipyretics

Pregnancy Category B (first trimester)


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Copyright © 2003 by F.A. Davis Company
INDICATIONS
Mild to moderate pain
Dysmenorrhea
Fever
Inflammatory disorders, including:
Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis.
ACTION
Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis.
Therapeutic Effects:
Decreased pain
Reduction of fever
Suppression of inflammation.
PHARMACOKINETICS
Absorption: Completely absorbed from the GI tract. Sodium salt (Anaprox) is more rapidly absorbed.
Distribution: Crosses the placenta; enters breast milk in low concentrations.
Protein Binding: >99%.
Metabolism and Excretion: Mostly metabolized by the liver.
Half-life: 10–20 hr.


CONTRAINDICATIONS AND PRECAUTIONS
Contraindicated in:

Hypersensitivity
Cross-sensitivity may occur with other NSAIDs, including aspirin
Active GI bleeding
Ulcer disease.
Use Cautiously in:

Severe cardiovascular, renal, or hepatic disease
History of ulcer disease
Chronic alcohol use/abuse
Pregnancy, lactation or children <2 yr (safety not established; avoid using during second half of pregnancy).

[mamaofonetrying42]

NO, only tyl