Aleve User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• lis...
• August 27, 2009

For Pain "I took 2 Aleve after spending a sleepless night with terrible shoulder pain. It started working within 30 minutes. Within 1 hour, I could rotate my arm in all directions. Pain relief lasted a good 24 to 28 hours before the pain came back. This is a wonderful product!"

• Jaz...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 21, 2018

For Osteoarthritis "For at least 7 years, I have taken one Aleve before going to sleep every night for osteoarthritis pain in my lower back. It has worked marvelously. Unfortunately, I can no longer take Aleve, as I have stage 3 kidney disease, which my doctor is attributing to long-term usage of Aleve. I now take a low dosage of Tylenol, but it does not work nearly as well as the Aleve ..."

• anr...
• February 21, 2016

For Gout, Acute "Well, I went to the ER, they diagnosed me with gout. They gave me a prescription that was $45 for 20 pills! The pharmacist told me about Aleve. I bought it for $7.99 for 100 pills. Best choice ever, no regrets."

• Tha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 13, 2015

For Back Pain "I don't know what I did, but whenever I jumped on the trampoline with my kids, I was experiencing some weird pain in my upper back. I put some A535 on my back. That didn't help. The next day it still hurt! Then I took two Aleve pills, and the next morning I was okay. And I continued this way for a few days, and my back was all better! Thanks, Aleve!"

• Pin...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 29, 2014

For Osteoarthritis "I have severe osteoarthritis, my fingers twisted, my knees have had 1 replacement. The other needs one, my hips, my feet, and back. I find Aleve gel caps work better than my Voltaren. I also use oxycodone to help me with severe pain."

• Eli...
• July 25, 2015

For Headache "My head and base of the neck started hurting three days ago. The pain also moved from place to place and was so abnormal that I scheduled a doctor's appointment for next week. This pain even made my 'hair' hurt. It felt like spots in the central back part of my head had been 'bruised,' and again, the pain location changed from the back center of the head to my upper neck to the back of my ears and then to the top. Prescription pain medicine left over from a surgery didn't help. Last night, I took 3 Aleve out of desperation. I fell asleep and woke up a few hours later feeling much, much better. I will still see my doctor, but I won't be a crazy person by the time I get there."

• Rob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 13, 2020

For Back Pain "I had real lower back muscle pain for two weeks. Dr. gave me Cyclobenzaprine-- not good. Saw an Aleve commercial on TV, it was a back pain reliever. Within 15 minutes of taking it, sharp pain was reduced dramatically. That's all I can tell you. I still am on it and have no bad comments."

• Vee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 21, 2019

For Pain "Aleve does nothing for me. I bought some because people, including doctors, constantly tell me how good it is for all kinds of pain. It does NOTHING for me. I've used it for headaches, neck pain, joint pain - zero pain relief. Two Advil are way, way more effective. I feel like I've wasted money on a completely useless drug. Won't ever buy it again."

• Lam...
• April 4, 2016

For Sciatica "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."

• Bea...
• February 29, 2020

For Back Pain "I've worked hard all my life. I've had disk problems in my back for 4 years now. My doctors have given me this and that...but nothing really worked. I've been using Aleve now, and it really takes the edge off!"

• nf1...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 16, 2013

For Pain "I have a rare, incurable disease called Neurofibromatosis (Type 1). With this condition, pain is an everyday thing, especially back pain because I have scoliosis (a curve of the spine; side effect of NF1). In the past, I would take 3 Ibuprofen, which had very little effect. Just yesterday, I switched to Aleve; those first two pills really made a difference. My pain went away about an hour later and it worked a lot faster than the other medicines I've taken. Thank you, Aleve!"

• L5-...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 4, 2015

For Back Pain "This should be the first thing you take when you realize you have back pain. At the very least, this will take the sharp edge off and give you enough time to get to urgent care or an immediate doctor appointment. I have noticed that for extended use (2-5 days), the pain symptoms slowly come back, but at least this is something I can buy OTC."

• C T...
• October 27, 2019

For Back Pain "I have osteoarthritis in both of my hips, knees, and two herniated discs in my lower back. I go to the gym three times a week, and at times, those areas will get sore. After taking the Aleve for back and muscle pain, it relieved it greatly!"

• tm6...
• April 26, 2011

For Back Pain "Really good at back pain relief, but after extended use, I have 2 ruptured discs. My skin started to tear easily, but I was in my 30s at the time. So I don't use it for long periods, but occasional usage is fine."

• Ste...
• January 3, 2016

For Back Pain "I have severe scoliosis, so my pain is pretty strong most days. My doctor recommended Aleve, so I take 2 caplets (440 mg), and there is a bit less pain for a few hours. The package says it works for 8-12 hours, but I'm lucky if it stretches out to 5. Takes my pain from a 7 (out of 10) to a 3 or 4. And then I can't drink for another 8 hours, which is no fun."

• Mon...
• December 15, 2016

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have R.A., and I was skeptical at first, but I was in so much pain in my wrist and hand I wanted to scream. Well, I took a 250 mg Aleve, and it took 2 hours to kick in, but I must say thank goodness for Aleve. I still feel a small amount of discomfort, but it's nothing that will interfere with my day. I recommend this. Normally, I take Tylenol, but I think I like Aleve better. My first time taking it. Put it this way, it won't hurt to try, and I'm glad I did."

• Bro...
• October 29, 2009

For Tendonitis "Aleve helped with pain. Took 1 pill after dinner but had bad side effects. Stomach pain really sharp, bloating, diarrhea, my intestines were making noises, runny bloody stools. Pain was unbearable. No more Aleve for me."

• cri...
• April 12, 2016

For Osteoarthritis "Dear Aleve, Your packaging is a total fail. I had to take the pliers to the bottle to get into it (it's very accommodating now) then had to take my contacts out and hunt out some reading glasses to see how many pills to take for a dose. The newly swallowed pills have not yet worked on the pain, so I have no way of deciding - at this point - if your product is worth the bother."

• Dee...
• March 17, 2015

For Costochondritis "I've been diagnosed with costochondritis for 2 years now. I have other joint issues, along with military neck and tendinitis. Nothing has worked as well and effectively as Aleve. I take anywhere from 220 to 500 mg when needed. All my aches and pains subside, and I can move about freely, even with nerve damage. I am so thankful for Aleve!"

• Lil...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 21, 2020

For Muscle Pain "I was using regular Aleve for muscle, knee, and back pain, it was not helping. I tried the Aleve for muscle and back pain a year ago. This is the only thing that has helped. I have used it one pill per day ever since. I have not even worn the knee bandage since. This is for me."

• Joe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 16, 2019

For Back Pain "Aleve back and muscle pills are garbage they don't work. Purchased the product twice and both times they did nothing even after taking 3 both times straight garbage should discontinue product rip off with a hyped up name."

• Mai...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 28, 2018

For Pain "As a mail carrier, I walk 11 miles a day for the last 22 years. Inflammation in my knees has really affected me, making my day difficult and painful to get the job done. 2 Aleve gel caps work wonders and in less than 10 minutes!"

• Anonymous
• January 6, 2021

For Back Pain "This has to be the most unproductive company on the face of this planet, this product does absolutely nothing for you other than give you false hope. I can’t for the life of me understand how they are even allowed to put “back relief” on the front of their bottle. Not only is that theoretically impossible for these generic pills to “fast target” your back pain, but it actually doesn’t do a single thing to benefit your body in any way, shape, or form."

• Ang...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 12, 2016

For Period Pain "Aleve is the only painkiller that really helps. I used to take a double dose of extra strong Midol, and it would last me maybe 4 hours. With the Aleve, I take 1 every 11-12 hours, and I am good for the day."

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

For Sciatica "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."