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Can i take advil (ibuprofen) while being on antibiotics?

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Dr. Ravi Chand answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Advil (ibuprofen): Unless there is a specific contraindication you should be fine.

Dr Blackwelder agreed

Answered 12/20/2018

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