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Is it okay to take 600mg of ibuprofen occasionally for a headache while on 25mg/day of htcz?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Medications together: Yes. There is no risk or problems with the scenario you describe.

Answered 7/8/2013

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Yes: Yes that is fine, there are minimal to no risk taking both as they do not interact. I would however be careful to stay well hydrated because taking Ibuprofen if dehydrated can be hard on your kidneys.

Answered 6/25/2014

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