Advil (ibuprofen) and Aleve (naproxen) are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. They work by inhibiting an enzyme in the body called cyclooxygenase, or COX for short. COX is involved in the ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Advil, Tylenol, Aleve, and Aspirin. These over-the-counter drugs are essential to our daily body pains. But are we really using the right one for a headache?

You should also not take ibuprofen if you’ve had those symptoms after taking other NSAIDs such as naproxen or aspirin. Pregnant women should also not take ibuprofen - unless otherwise prescribed ...

Taking Aleve (naproxen) and Tylenol (acetaminophen) is typically safe. However, this may not be the most effective way to take the medications. Taking Aleve and Tylenol together is typically safe ...