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If someone is allergic to ibuprofen , can that someone take diclofenac sodium ?

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Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Allergy to ibuprofen: Allergic response to NSAID's is a class effect which would include ibuprofen, diclofenac, and aspirin. If the response is hives, wheezing, shortness of breath, laryngeal edema, syncope and hypotension, the answer is absolutely NOT.

Dr Gabor agreed

Answered 5/1/2016

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