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I'm in severe pain from great toenail removal i just took a lortab 5/500 can i take 800mg of ibuprofen right now as well?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Yes but only if . . : 800mg is prescription strength ibuprofen. What i'm getting at is that you should always tell your prescribing doctor & dispensing pharmacist everything that you're taking so that they can check for drug-drug interactions. If same doc prescribed both Ibuprofen & lortab, s/he should've told you how to take meds. Lortab is brand of Acetaminophen + hydrocodone which can be taken w/any nsaid.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Yes.: No significant interaction. Keep your toe elevated as much as possible.

Answered 4/6/2013

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Yes: Sometimes a total or partial nail avulsion is very painful. I do tell my patients that talking Ibuprofen for breakthrough pain is safe and effective. But not taking to longer together for longer than 2 to 3 days.

Answered 5/18/2017

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No: That mixture would not be good. Try using ice at the base of the toe to help the pain.

Answered 8/23/2015

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Dr. David Hettinger answered

Specializes in Podiatry

That's a lot....: Simple nail removal shouldn't cause "severe" pain. It may be infected as well. Contact your doctor for a quick follow-up exam.

Answered 4/30/2013

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