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I had 2 alkaseltzer x-strength + 2 liquid advil (ibuprofen) right after (i've no medical conditions). i didn't think of this until now, but what are the dangers??

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Dr. Kristel Hunt answered

Specializes in Hepatology

Aspirin & ibuprofen: not a great idea (bleeding risk, stomach irritation etc) - but if one time, unlikely to cause any harm. just don't make it a common thing.

Answered 7/16/2014

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Stomach irritation: Although it's not advisable to take these medications simultaneously, I wouldn't expect a dangerous effect but there could be a mild stomach irritation if there was an empty stomach when you ingested them. The medications would wear off after approximately 6 hours.

Answered 7/16/2014

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Not encouraged, but: ...fortunately the Alka Seltzer has aspirin, acetaminophen and caffeine. The Advil (/ibuprofen) will behave similarly to the aspirin as both are in the NSAID family. Isolated mistake will not cause problems, but not recommended for regular use.

Answered 7/19/2014

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