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A member asked:

I am taking 1200mg dapro once a day for shoulder pain. i have menstrul cramps can i also take advil (ibuprofen)?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No: Once you are one anti-inflammatory drug, it's best not to mix it with another in the same class. I'd try some tylenol (acetaminophen) instead.

Dr Rosenfeld and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/24/2017

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No: Never use two different nsaids together.

Dr Hadied and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/5/2012

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