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Advil (ibuprofen) vs toradol, which is better?

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See below: Advil (ibuprofen) is otc and toradol is prescription. Toradol is much stronger than advil (ibuprofen) but has more possible side effects.

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Answered 3/6/2020

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