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A member asked:

I have a migraine. can i take ibuprofen if i'm currently taking prozac (fluoxetine)?

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Prozac (fluoxetine) and ibuprofen: There is no interaction between Prozac (fluoxetine) and ibuprofen.You do need to be careful about interactions between the triptans given for migraines and all drugs in the same class as Prozac (fluoxetine) (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors).

Dr Krishnamurthy and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/1/2015

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