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Can u take advil (ibuprofen) if you're on antibiotics?

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Dr. Ravi Chand answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Advil (ibuprofen): Yes unless there is a specific contraindication you cannot, please see an md.

Answered 9/15/2013

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