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After how many days after colonoscopy i can start taking advil (ibuprofen) for headache?

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Right away.: Colonoscopy does not preclude taking low doses of meds unless your surgeon is concerned about bleeding from a biopsy site. Please check with them.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/14/2021

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