Joined: 13 Aug 2005 Posts: 8 Location: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Naproxen = Alleve? Posted: 02-28-06 17:39pm
I am taking naproxen for gout, but someone
says this is just alleve. If that is the
case, why did I need a prescription for
this?
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Tamadrummer
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Oct 2004 Posts: 710 Location: Zephyrhills,Fl
Posted: 02-28-06 17:51pm
You probably do not need a prescription
unless getting the medicine is cheaper for
you by using your insurance co-pay vs.
Over the counter cost.
They are correct though, naproxen is
alleve (sp)
does it help with the gout pain?
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conchman
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 13 Aug 2005 Posts: 8 Location: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Posted: 03-01-06 08:00am
Whenever I start feeling pain on the
bridge of my toe, ankle, or wrist (the
signs that a gout episode is starting) I
start taking naproxen and half a table
spoon of baking soda dissolved in water.
The episodes never get serious but its
important to take the naproxen for a few
days even after the initial signs go away,
otherwise the pain comes back.
