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Is it ok to take the occasional nsaid while taking feverfew? i have a bad headache because of my period and would normally take mefenamic acid as it helps with the cramps as well. however i have read of possible drug interactions between the two?

Q: is it ok to take the occasional nsaid while taking feverfew? i have a bad headache because of my period and would normally take mefenamic acid as it helps with the cramps as well. however i have read of possible drug interactions between the two?

: I do not know you well enough to give good advice. Go to uptodate.com and read about NSAIDs. Go to drugs.com and do drug interaction check. Then discuss with your Drs.

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I do not know you well enough to give good advice. Go to uptodate.com and read about NSAIDs. Go to drugs.com and do drug interaction check. Then discuss with your Drs.

Answered 3/28/2021

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A member asked:

Is it ok to take the occasional nsaid while taking feverfew? i have a bad headache because of my period and would normally take mefenamic acid as it helps with the cramps as well. however i have read of possible drug interactions between the two?

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