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Am taking flecainide and losartan dr said can not take ibuprofen to reduce infalmatin of my knee what else can i take? to reduce inflamation

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Not sure: Are you on blood thinners....Also should be on av nodal blocking agent if on flecainide.

Dr Azimi agreed

Answered 9/15/2017

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