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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Acute Medication Mild migraine headaches can often be alleviated with a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) like Aleve (naproxen sodium) or Advil and Motrin (ibuprofen).
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Brigid Dwyer, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
Frequent use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen can also cause them.
—Alice Callahan, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) A first-line treatment, over-the-counter NSAIDs like ibuprofen (Advil) and naproxen (Aleve), may provide some relief.
—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
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Brigid Dwyer, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
Frequent use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen can also cause them.
—Alice Callahan, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) A first-line treatment, over-the-counter NSAIDs like ibuprofen (Advil) and naproxen (Aleve), may provide some relief.
—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
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“Naproxen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naproxen. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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naproxen
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na·prox·en
nə-ˈpräk-sᵊn
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