Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Asked 6 months ago

How long does aleve take to kick in for pain?

My back has been bothering me a lot lately, and a colleague suggested Aleve for the pain. I took one, but I'm still waiting for some relief. How long does it usually take to start working?

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Sujata Sen Sujata Sen Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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It usually takes about 30 to 60 minutes to start working on the pain. Since I have thyroid issues and take daily meds, I always consult my doctor before taking such painkillers to ensure there are no drug interactions.

Ramakant Joshi Ramakant Joshi Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

It takes around an hour to feel the relief. For mild joint or muscle pain, I also apply warm sesame oil. But if your pain is severe and doesn't get better with medicine, please visit a doctor instead of waiting.

Ananya Nair Ananya Nair Joined May 2026 6 months ago

My doctor explained that naproxen takes about 1 hour to kick in, but the benefit is that it lasts for up to 12 hours. He advised me never to take it on an empty stomach to avoid acidity issues.

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Pradeep Hegde Pradeep Hegde Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

It takes about an hour, but please be careful. I once took it regularly for back pain without consulting a doctor, and it ended up causing severe stomach ulcers. Always get the underlying cause of your pain checked by a professional.

Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Takes about an hour! I make sure to eat some light toast or biscuits before taking it, otherwise, the acidity hits harder than the pain itself.

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Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Haan, almost ek ghanta toh lag hi jata hai asar shuru hone mein. Thoda sabr rakhna padega, par ek baar shuru ho jaye toh kaafi ghanto tak aaram rehta hai, na.

Meera Chawla Meera Chawla Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I know how frustrating it is to sit and wait in pain for medicine to work. It usually takes about 45 to 60 minutes to start showing effect, so try to distract yourself with a book or soft music until it kicks in.

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