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I have a pain inside my beck. i was treating it by nsaids which helps everytime but today not. can i chance naproxen for diclofenac after 8 hours?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

No: Do not mix NSAIDs as that increases the risks of side effects.

Answered 8/29/2016

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A member asked:

I have a pain inside my beck. i was treating it by nsaids which helps everytime but today not. can i chance naproxen for diclofenac after 8 hours?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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