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Hi dr, i've got pericarditis. is it safe to drink ibuprofen and colchicine together. i was thinking it may reduce some of the pain i'm experiencin?
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Youcan try it,but it: may make you sick to your stomach. I would wait and take it several hours apart.
Answered 6/14/2016
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