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Im on antibiotics and i have a headache. can i take advil (ibuprofen)?
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Yes: Provided you have no contraindications to advil (ibuprofen). See a doctor if the headache persists.
Answered 10/14/2012
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Maybe..: Ok to take advil with with most antibiotics. If you are on levauin, cipro, or avelox, best to take tylenol (acetaminophen). Ok to take advil with amoxil, zithromax, bactrim.
Answered 7/8/2017
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