Question: is aleve or ibuprofen better for swelling?
Answer: It provides quick pain relief and is safer to take more for longer periods if your symptoms last. Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and Naproxen (Aleve). The most common of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), ibuprofen or naproxen inhibits the chemicals that cause inflammation in the body.