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Just prescribed etodolac for rheumatoid arthritis. rheumatologist says no ibuprofen. i'm in extreme pain and want one. what will happen?
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Etodolac: Both medications are anti inflammatories. If you take both together you take the risk of irritating your stomach more.
Answered 3/14/2017
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Etodolac: is in the same class as ibuprofen. you should not take both together. one of the most immediate adverse effects is that you can damage your kidneys
Answered 8/3/2014
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Similar to etodolac: ibuprofen is similar to etodolac so increase inside effects such as upset stomach or bleeding tednencies
Answered 9/29/2016
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