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Feel like onset of flu. body aches and fever. feel rough over all. should i take advil (ibuprofen) to help aches and fever? or better to leave it?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Sure: There is no problem with the use of advil (ibuprofen).

Dr Beck and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/1/2015

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A member asked:

Feel like onset of flu. body aches and fever. feel rough over all. should i take advil (ibuprofen) to help aches and fever? or better to leave it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr Beck and another doctor agreed

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