A 12-year-old female asked:
13 yr old-w/concussion october taken advil daily - now stomach pain is bad taking prilosec for gerd not helping. gi doc tues-can she also take zantac (ranitidine)?
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Dr. William Singer answered
51 years experience Pediatric Neurology
May be ibuprofen: The new abdominal pain may be from the ibuprofen. I suggest you discontinue it and substitute Tylenol (acetaminophen). If this does not result in improvement after several days consult your doctor
Answered on Nov 25, 2020
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