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Took ibuprophen in past with no problem...last 3 times got severe case of hives .thought hives were autoimmune...ibuprophen allergy?
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Yes: Yes, you have likely developed an allergy to ibuprofen. Do not take either this med or Naproxen in the future.
Answered 6/30/2014
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