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A member asked:

Can i take a ibuprofen 800mg with zoloft (sertraline) because of the headache side effect?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

There is a moderate: Potential interaction between the two - risk of bleeding. They can both be hard on your stomach.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/14/2018

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