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Is it ok to take aleve (naproxen) while taking antibiotics?
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Generally yes: This non-steroidal anti-inflammatory should not interfere with the antibiotics you are likely to be taking.
Answered 9/23/2020
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Yes: There should be no problem unless you have kidney or liver disease.
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