Question: are aleve and naproxen sodium the same thing?
Answer: Aleve is the same as naproxen (which goes by the brand name Naprosyn). Aleve is over the counter and comes as a 200 milligram tablet. Naproxen (Naprosyn), that is prescription, comes in sizes starting with 250 milligrams and goes up to 500 milligrams and also comes as a liquid in the prescription form.