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Hi! i am taking diclofenac sodium 75mg tab twice a day. my menstrual cramps are extremely painful and i am wondering if i can take ibuprofen as well?

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NO: Never mix NSAIDS- high potential for GI bleeding, irritation and/or ulceration.

Answered 7/19/2016

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