is naproxen sodium the same as aleve?
Aleve and ibuprofen are not the same. Aleve is a brand of naproxen.  However, both ibuprofen and naproxen function as pain relievers,  anti-inflammatory medications, and fev … er reducers. 2 people found this useful.
In fact, the study found the combination of acetaminophen and an NSAID drug improved the analgesic effect (pain relieving effect) by up to 37% (see references below). Additionally, Drugs.com shows no drug interactions between Aleve and Tylenol (naproxen sodium and acetaminophen).