Aleve for Sciatica User Reviews

Rating: 7.2

Aleve has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 13 reviews for the treatment of sciatica. 62% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 23% reported a negative experience.

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Leo...
Taken for 10 years or more
May 2, 2012

"When I have sciatica pain in my hip, I quickly eat something (protein bar often works), take two Aleve, then lay down on the floor and put my legs up on a chair. Sometimes I put an ice pack on the area as well, and I lay there for 10-20 minutes, and the pain almost always subsides. Then I make sure to stretch a bit so the pain doesn't return when the Aleve wears off. Aleve works GREAT when I'm in pain, but don't forget how vital it is to stretch and exercise also."

10 / 10

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Mai...
Taken for less than 1 month
May 30, 2014

"Unbelievable! After suffering every day with sciatic nerve pain, losing sleep, falling into depression, I tried one pill, Aleve. Nothing else I tried worked. Aleve did exactly what my body needed to get relief from pain and inflammation. I didn't want a narcotic, no. I will continue to take Aleve for a week to be sure that all traces of sciatica and inflammation are completely gone."

10 / 10

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Dai...
October 7, 2013

"Unbelievable searing pain down the right side of my right leg always first thing in the morning after getting out of bed. I quickly take two Aleve with a glass of milk and wait for the pain to subside, which usually takes about forty five minutes. I am then fine for the rest of the day. I also do yoga exercises later in the day, which helps."

10 / 10

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Yog...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
November 19, 2016

"I took 2 pills (220mg each) in the morning and it may take 1-2 hours before the pain is completely gone. I have sciatica on my right leg from the lower back down to the bottom of my feet. I experience tickling, numbness, and pain each morning. First thing I do is taking 2 pills immediately. I also practice yoga regularly... I'm so grateful to discover Aleve for sciatica! I will take it as long as my sciatica is here."

10 / 10

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Lan...
November 18, 2009

"A surgeon recommended that I have a procedure to deal with the effects of several ruptured discs in my lower back. I prefer to put off the surgery for as long as I can, and use Aleve on an almost daily basis. It works just fine for me, and I only have an incident about every 1.5 years, and usually because I overdo the yard work. When it gets very bad, I supplement with an antispasmodic drug for a few days."

9 / 10

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Smw...
Taken for less than 1 month
September 16, 2018

"I have been taking ibuprofen for years but only helped a little. I saw a commercial for Aleve and thought I would try. What a difference in my back pain and sciatica. It even took down the inflammation in my hands."

8 / 10

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sis...
Taken for less than 1 month
June 9, 2018

"For several years, I took Bayer Back & Body for my chronic back/sciatica pain (2 tabs, 2x a day). I found very little relief. I recently started taking Aleve Back & Muscle Pain. This is my third day using Aleve Back & Muscle Pain. What a difference in just 3 days! I take 1 tab in the morning, and it lasts all day! The pain/burning sensation in my back/leg has reduced sufficiently. Thank you, Aleve!"

10 / 10

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Lam...
April 4, 2016

"Had been on prescription-strength Naproxen for 6 days before I decided I didn't feel a benefit. Took nothing for 2 days and then bought Aleve 220 mg per pill and took 2. Not sure what the difference was, but have noticed more relief from the constant discomfort while walking."

7 / 10

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Vix...
Taken for less than 1 month
December 8, 2015

"Aleve is heavily advertised for 12-hour pain relief. Also recommended by a friend. Tried as desperate for all-day pain relief from sciatic nerve. No effect whatsoever, persevered for a week, no relief, even with recommended stretching."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
September 14, 2021

"I had to quit using due to swelling in my right leg and feet (edema). Went away several days after discontinuation of use. Went back on two more times but the same problem occurred again. I now alternate ibuprofen with acetaminophen with no side effects except occasional constipation."

7 / 10

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JSF...
Taken for less than 1 month
August 24, 2016

"Save your money. Might as well take a baby aspirin. Extra strength Advil Liquid Gels, or Tylenol Arthritis work 10 times better."

1 / 10

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Dav...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
November 2, 2023

"Took 2 for 45 days and back was great. Have not had any issues since (7 years). Occasional recurrence but mostly sciatica is gone."

8 / 10

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Dod...
Taken for less than 1 month
January 3, 2021

"Took Aleve 3 hours ago and still in pain. On blood thinner, so I can't take more. No relief."

2 / 10

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