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Im sick of the flu and i been nyquil, can i take ibuprofen also too because i still have a headache or i shouldnt?

Q: im sick of the flu and i been nyquil, can i take ibuprofen also too because i still have a headache or i shouldnt?

: –NyQuil Severe Cold/Flu [OTC] and –Ibuprofen were analyzed with 2 different databases. No interactions of Risk Level A or greater identified. So they are compatible. We hope you feel better soon.

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–NyQuil Severe Cold/Flu [OTC] and –Ibuprofen were analyzed with 2 different databases. No interactions of Risk Level A or greater identified. So they are compatible. We hope you feel better soon.

Answered 9/19/2021

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A member asked:

Im sick of the flu and i been nyquil, can i take ibuprofen also too because i still have a headache or i shouldnt?

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