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What is the risk? i took 2 advill this morning at 7am then 1 aleve (naproxen) at 11 because of my severe headache. now debating on taking sudafed...

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Dr. Justin Nelson answered

Specializes in Pediatric Dentistry

You will be fine: You will be fine and it should be ok to take a sudafed if you think you might have some sinus congestion. No worries.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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