naproxen
noun
na·prox·en
nə-ˈpräk-sən 
: an analgesic and antipyretic NSAID C14H14O3 often used in the form of its sodium salt
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) A first-line treatment, over-the-counter NSAIDs like ibuprofen (Advil) and naproxen (Aleve), may provide some relief.
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Brittany Risher, SELF, 8 Jan. 2025
Some studies show that ginger is equally effective on pain severity as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as Advil or Motrin (ibuprofen) and Aleve (naproxen), with few or no side effects.5
Ginger can also help alleviate the nausea associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2025
No, unlike other common pain relief medications (think aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen), Tylenol isn’t an NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug).
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Ibuprofen, by comparison, works faster than naproxen.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
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Brittany Risher, SELF, 8 Jan. 2025
Some studies show that ginger is equally effective on pain severity as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as Advil or Motrin (ibuprofen) and Aleve (naproxen), with few or no side effects.5
Ginger can also help alleviate the nausea associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2025
No, unlike other common pain relief medications (think aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen), Tylenol isn’t an NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug).
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Ibuprofen, by comparison, works faster than naproxen.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Naproxen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naproxen. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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naproxen
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na·prox·en
nə-ˈpräk-sᵊn
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