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My prescription of naproxen is not dealing with the (osteoarthritis) pain - can i take some ibuprofen as a top-up?
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No: Over-the-counter ibuprofen & naproxen are in the same family of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). As such, they shouldn't be used concomitantly as they increase your risk of bleeding ulcers & kidney disease. Acetaminophen (sold as paracetamol outside States) can be used w/either naproxen or ibuprofen. But beware that more than 3,000mg/d +/- alcohol can increase risk of liver disease
Answered 4/27/2015
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