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Does advil (ibuprofen) reduce depression like prozac? i've heard advil (ibuprofen)'s ingredients do the same job as prozac.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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No advil (ibuprofen): won't act as an antidepressant.

Answered 8/14/2014

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A member asked:

Does advil (ibuprofen) reduce depression like prozac? i've heard advil (ibuprofen)'s ingredients do the same job as prozac.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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