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A member asked:

Can i take diazepam and 800mg advil (ibuprofen) together. i was prescribed both. one for muscle spasms and other for pain. i know advil (ibuprofen) also is a muscle relaxer.

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Dr. Ward Dean answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Yes: Diazepam (valium) is a benzodiazepine--in this case, your physician prescribed it as a muscle relaxer. Advil (ibuprofen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, probably prescribed for pain relief. They do not adversely interact with each other.

Answered 10/19/2014

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Yes: Advil (ibuprofen) is a NSAID.......antiinflammatory. Take it after food.

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Answered 10/8/2016

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