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Aleve and Itching: What Users Say

Itching: mentioned by 3 users (1.9%)

Based on user experiences from 154 Aleve reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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pain 4.5%
upset stomach 4.5%
headaches 2.6%
swelling 2.6%
itching 1.9%
nausea 1.9%
stomach pain 1.9%
vomiting 1.9%

Reviews for Aleve

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • cat...
  • October 28, 2015

For Back Pain "I started taking this per my doctor instead of Tylenol for lower back pain. I had stomach issues, could not eat, vomited, severe itching on the legs and arms."

1 / 10
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  • JPa...
  • November 1, 2020

For Pain "30 minutes after taking 2 tablets, I began itching all over. Looking into this, I found that this happens to a lot of people. Never again."

2 / 10
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  • Pri...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 9, 2016

For Back Pain "Aleve made me itch from head to toe within 30 minutes of taking 2 pills. It was the absolute worst experience. The pain was more tolerable than the itch."

1 / 10
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