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A member asked:

If you take advil (ibuprofen) and it doesn't seem to help the pain can u still take a hydrocodone ?

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Yes: These drugs work by different mechanisms.

Dr Gujer md fasa and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/16/2018

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Dr. John Sampson answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Advil/hydrocodone: Yes, if your doctor has prescribed hydrocodone for your pain. Only take medications that are prescribed by your physician and in the manner in which your physician has prescribed them.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 1/15/2016

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