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Is it safe to take cephalexin with ibuprofen?

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If you are not allergic to either med, I see no reason not to take them together.

Answered 5/2/2023

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

There are no known drug drug interactions between cephalexin and ibuprofen. Drug specific side effects still apply and should be discussed with your prescriber(s) and/or pharmacist.

Answered 5/3/2023

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