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Is it safe to take advil after consuming a large amount of alcohol? drank beer from 1:00pm-9:00pm yesterday, 6:00am now. one or two advil?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

OK to take it: You can take ibuprofen (Advil) and alcohol at the same time, in moderation. Don't over drink, but alcohol in moderation is fine now.

Answered 4/29/2018

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