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I am on meloxicam. i completely forgot and had a horrible headache and accidentally took 4 200mg ibuprofen. will i be okay? i know im not supposed to do that, just slipped my mind.

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Unlikely: if taking on a regular basis this may be a problem. A one-time dose should not cause problems.

Answered 11/26/2019

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A member asked:

I am on meloxicam. i completely forgot and had a horrible headache and accidentally took 4 200mg ibuprofen. will i be okay? i know im not supposed to do that, just slipped my mind.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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