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Can you take excedrin and advil (ibuprofen) together for sever headache ?!
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Pain killers: You can take both painkillers, but you may end up with an upset stomach.
Answered 5/13/2018
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Yes both: Recent research suggests that taking lower doses of both medications can work synergistically.
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