Naproxen (Aleve) before lifting?

[beerdrinker]

Hello, this is my first post. Been lurking for a while

Do any of you take Aleve (or other pain relievers for that matter) before a workout? I'm getting a little pain that I feel is hindering my lifts, and if I could just get rid of it, I think I could speed my progress a bit. It's not severe pain like an injury, but it's kind of irritating when going for those last couple of reps.

 

[eat big]

Not to mention Naproxen Sodium has been shown to increase risk of heart attack:

http://www.cnn.com/2004/HEALTH/12/21/fda.naproxen/index.html

May want to take something different. Although the chances of anything happening are very low, you are still working out and that is increased stress on your body.