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Will taking ibuprofen (advil) increase the strength of the covid-19 virus?
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CONFLICTING INFO: I HAVE SEEN ARTICLES ON BOTH SIDES OF USING ADVIL OR MOTRIN. PERSONALLY I WOULD RECOMMEND NOT USING IT BECAUSE SIDE EFFECTS, INTERACTIONS AND COMPLICATIONS FROM NSAIDS IN GENERAL. ACETAMINOPHEN IS SAFER.
Answered 3/28/2020
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Avoid Ibuprofen: There is evidence that if you have a severe case of COVID-19 infection and take ibuprofen then you may suffer more serious consequences including hospitalization, need for ICU care or even death. Recommendation for anyone suspected of having COVID-19 infection is to use acetaminophen (Tylenol) and avoid ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin).
Answered 3/30/2020
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