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Can you take a muscle relaxer after taking a motrin 800?

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Dr. Douglas Chang answered

Yes: They are different medications with different mechanisms, so you won't be "overdosing" on one kind/class of medicine.

Dr Burns agreed

Answered 4/11/2018

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A member asked:

Can you take a muscle relaxer after taking a motrin 800?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Douglas Chang answered

Dr Burns agreed

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