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Is it okay to take motrin for relief from head trauma? i've heard that it can be called a blood thinner and those can increase bleeding in the brain.

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Yes: but usually not a problem. Do not worry and check with your doc. No reason to wait. Good luck.

Answered 6/12/2017

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Dr. Walter Husar answered

No worry: Motrin or ibuprofen is not a blood thinner and will not cause bleeding in the brain/

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A member asked:

Is it okay to take motrin for relief from head trauma? i've heard that it can be called a blood thinner and those can increase bleeding in the brain.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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