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I have gastroenteritis (stomach flu) is it okay to take ibuprofen?
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NO: In my humble opinion, the answer is no. Ibuprofen is well known to be a gastrointestinal irritant.
Answered 11/27/2017
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No: Ibuprofen will not help a stomach flu, and it may cause gastritis or stomach ulcers.
Answered 1/16/2017
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