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A 45-year-old female asked:
Can i use naproxen and ibuprofen gel at the same time?
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Dr. Rebecca Gliksmananswered
Internal Medicine 40 years experience
Naproxen & ibuprofen: No . Please do not use together as they are the same class of drug so you will be getting a double dose and will potentiate the side effects which includes gastritis, possible GI bleed and kidney dysfunction.
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Last updated Nov 13, 2019
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