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Normally take 1200 mg of advil every 4 hrs for inflammation. just prescribed diclofenac 100 and it is not working. can i top it up with advil?

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NO!: That is a ridiculous amount of Advil for a ridiculously old person. You are going to end up with an ulcer. Advil (or any NSAID) should not be used to top up diclofenac.

Answered 1/20/2017

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Dr. John Goldman answered

No: Top dose of ibuprofen can be 3200 mg a day. Your information says you're 125 years old. I suspect you're 25 and a younger age group it's less of a risk. You can discuss with your physician

Answered 9/23/2017

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A member asked:

Normally take 1200 mg of advil every 4 hrs for inflammation. just prescribed diclofenac 100 and it is not working. can i top it up with advil?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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