Can pregnant women take aleve?

Aleve (naproxen) and pregnancy. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is preferred. Aleve is regarded safe (category c). read more

US FDA pregnancy category Not Assigned: The US FDA has amended the pregnancy labeling rule for prescription drug products to require labeling that includes a summary of risk, a discussion of the data supporting that summary, and relevant information to help health care providers make prescribing decisions and counsel women about the use of drugs during pregnancy. read more

But you want to steer clear of NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), which include ibuprofen (Advil and Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve). These OTC drugs may be associated with congenital heart defects when taken during the first trimester. read more