A member asked:

I have suddenly become allergic to nsaid's like naproxen and ibuprofen after years of taking them without problems. can this reverse itself?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

No: True allergies cannot be reversed but you can take other NSAIDs that are unrelated.

Dr Greiwe agreed

Answered 3/10/2015

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It depends: There are about 6 defined immune-mediated allergic syndromes related to NSAIDs. However, these mostly do not involve "sudden" changes in susceptibility. I suspect a non-immune mediated cause, such as a non-immune pharmacologic side effect. Impossible to guess further without more information.

Dr Greiwe and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/10/2015

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A member asked:

I have suddenly become allergic to nsaid's like naproxen and ibuprofen after years of taking them without problems. can this reverse itself?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr Greiwe agreed

Dr. Corey Clay answered

Dr Greiwe and another doctor agreed

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