The number one anti-inflammatory is Aleve also known as naproxen which is the strongest NSAID that is available over the counter without a prescription.
Pain relief from Aleve lasts longer than Advil.
Some of the top and best anti-inflammatory foods are berries, fatty fish, broccoli, avocados, green tea, peppers, mushrooms and grapes.
The best pain pill for inflammation is Aleve also known as naproxen.
Advil and Motrin also known as ibuprofen are also good pain pills for inflammation which are all available over the counter without a prescription.
These pain pills are also known as NSAIDS or nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs which are widely used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation and even reduce fever.
NSAID medications work by blocking certain enzymes such as COX or cyclooxygenase enzymes which produce chemicals called prostaglandins which cause inflammation and pain in the body.
And while you can get naproxen and ibuprofen over the counter you can also get stronger NSAIDS although the stronger NSAIDS are available only by prescription.
NSAIDS can also cause side effects including upset stomach, ulcers and an increased risk of stroke or heart attack.
Always take the NSAIDS as directed and don't take more than required or they can even cause liver damage when taken too much.
Naproxen's effects can last longer than Ibuprofen and can require less frequent dosing than ibuprofen.
Acetaminophen only works in the brain and ibuprofen works in the brain and the rest of the body.
Acetaminophen only helps to reduce pain and fever and ibuprofen also reduces inflammation and swelling at the site of the pain or injury.