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[libbycopeland]

Aleve is available over the counter ... it's with the rest of the OTC pain medications. It's a brand name for naproxen sodium, and you can probably get a generic or store-brand version that will work just as well.

You can definitely find this at the drugstore. I just picked up a generic version and am trying it this month for the first time. Hope it works!

[willow569]

I am trying this for the second time (tried it last month, and I think it helped). So far, no breakouts during PMS week - if I make it until day 2 of my period with no signficant breakout, then I will conisder it a complete success!

[woman+scientist]

Lion Queen, you success has inspired me to try this!!! My PMS week is usually preceded by a few sizeable pimples on my chin or cheek that take until the next month to go away (well....mostly). I'm trying it this month!! Yay!!!

W+S

[Fadonna]

Thanks LionQueen, for the useful info. I am mid-cycle right now, and have taken Aleve once a day for the past 2 days. Only 1 small zit on the temple! Usually I have a cluster of them around my temples and jawline. Might up it to 2 a day next month, but worried about taking too much. Do you think 3 days in a row should be enough for mid-cycle acne?

[LionQueen]

Thanks LionQueen, for the useful info. I am mid-cycle right now, and have taken Aleve once a day for the past 2 days. Only 1 small zit on the temple! Usually I have a cluster of them around my temples and jawline. Might up it to 2 a day next month, but worried about taking too much. Do you think 3 days in a row should be enough for mid-cycle acne?

Yeah, 3-4 days should be plenty ... and 2 per day should be no problem. The max dosage is actually 3 per day. Glad to hear it seems to be working for you!!

[hellokittygirl]

LionQueen - do you know if this also works for people on BC? I'm on Yasmin BC right now and still end up with breakouts during PMS.

[LionQueen]

LionQueen - do you know if this also works for people on BC? I'm on Yasmin BC right now and still end up with breakouts during PMS.

I don't know for sure .... but I can't think why it wouldn't! Anyone else have thoughts on this?

[rosiemarie]

hm i should try this out. unfortunatly im not regular enough to predict when i should start taking it though!

[LionQueen]

hm i should try this out. unfortunatly im not regular enough to predict when i should start taking it though!

I had to play catch-up one month because my cycle shifted. I started taking the Aleve as soon as I noticed the tiny spots popping up, and it did help .... the spots healed fast and I didn't get any more of them.

[ZoeBee]

Is this stuff good for bringing down the inflammation/swelling of a pimple every any time of the month?

[LionQueen]

Is this stuff good for bringing down the inflammation/swelling of a pimple every any time of the month?

I suppose it would be, but I don't recommend daily usage or anything like that.

[LionQueen]

Bump.

Still working for me.

[Mandy Ann]

Bump.

Still working for me.

[Fadonna]

Bump.

Still working for me.

Me too! Third month on Aleve during ovul. and PMS. I could feel it coming on, started taking it 2X/day right away for the 4 days up to my period. Only one measly little whitehead! And I attribute that to my friend giving me a makeover with crappy makeup.

Lion Queen, you rock!

[sunshinedaydream]

Hmm... I usually take aleve to help with cramps (or should I say "alleviate" cramps? ha ha), and I get hormonal breakouts like crazy, but maybe I will try taking it the week before and see if that makes a difference....

[bazookajoe]

I am definitely trying this next period. Nothing works for me, so if this does, I will be in heaven. Have to wait a couple weeks, though, my period just ended. Thanks for the tip even it it doesn't help!

[A-Shizzle]

i think this is my third month of taking it and i can honestly say that it works..but it does upset my stomach.

[ZoeBee]

It Aleve only available in the US? I'm in Canada and I can't find it anywhere. Would Advil do the same thing?

[willow569]

i think this is my third month of taking it and i can honestly say that it works..but it does upset my stomach.

Same for me - it does work, but it bothers my stomach after taking it a couple of days.

[rosiemarie]

would this method still work if you're on birth control pills? which i've just started taking again.