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A 24-year-old female asked:

I have covid and flu and was prescribed different medications . 2 hours ago i took a ibuprofen 400 they proscribed me is it ok if i take a pill that says hydroxide/acetaminophen now ? they prescribed me this also?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
If your fever and aches are controlled with ibuprofen, you do not need to take acetaminophen. In general, it is a good idea to talk to the doctor who prescribed the medications. Wish you good health!
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