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Why Do Doctors Tell You Not to Take Aleve (Naproxen)?

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According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), all non-aspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Aleve (naproxen) carry a warning that they can increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke, especially with long-term or high-dose use. This critical safety information is a primary reason doctors advise caution or warn against using Aleve in specific circumstances.