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A member asked:
My last drink was at 9pm, can i take advil (ibuprofen) for a headache at 5 am?
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Depends: If you have been drinking heavily I suggest passing; however, if you only had 1 drink, then it would be OK. I strongly advise not mixing alcohol with NSAIDS.
Answered 9/8/2015
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