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