Question: is aleve and naproxen the same thing?
Answer: The best-known brand name for OTC naproxen is Aleve, which is made by the Bayer Healthcare. Other brand names for naproxen include Anaprox DS, Naprelan, Anaprox, EC-Naprosyn, and Naprosyn. As a prescription-strength drug, naproxen comes in the form of tablets or as a liquid.