Aspirin is more effective for migraine than naproxen sodium (Aleve)
Posted May 15 2010 4:46pm
Review of 16 published scientific articles on the efficacy of naproxen sodium as a treatment of acute migraine indicates that it is effective in the treatment of moderate to severe migraines. Naproxen sodium, 500 mg (2 tablets of Aleve) provided some relief after 2 hours to 45% of patients, complete pain relief to 17% and complete relief after 24 hours to 11%. Aspirin, 1,000 mg (2 extra-strength tablets) has been shown to do better, providing 52%, 27% and 24% of relief, respectively. Both naproxen sodium and aspirin relieve all of the migraine symptoms, including pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and noise.
Review of 16 published scientific articles on the efficacy of naproxen sodium as a treatment of acute migraine indicates that it is effective in the treatment of moderate to severe migraines. Naproxen sodium, 500 mg (2 tablets of Aleve) provided some relief after 2 hours to 45% of patients, complete pain relief to 17% and complete relief after 24 hours to 11%. Aspirin, 1,000 mg (2 extra-strength tablets) has been shown to do better, providing 52%, 27% and 24% of relief, respectively. Both naproxen sodium and aspirin relieve all of the migraine symptoms, including pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and noise.