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Can i alternate between naproxen and ibuprofen?
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Yes: They are both anti-inflammatories. Just stay within the prescribed guidelines.
Answered 6/24/2019
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Technically yes: The bigger question is why would you want to do it? It serves no purpose and it is better therapeutically to stick with one of them.
Answered 6/24/2019
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