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A member asked:

I took an advil an hour ago for a headache and i want to take another but i just took 10mg of lexapro (escitalopram). would it be safe?

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Dr. Charles Turck answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

Yes: If you took one tablet of over the counter Advil (ibuprofen) ( 200 mg ) and you would like to take another one of the same strength that would be okay.

Answered 9/9/2018

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