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Is it safe to take advil (ibuprofen) with your muscle relaxer?

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Dr. Brian Chimenti answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

NSAIDS: Yes, it is fine to combine an NSAID like advil (ibuprofen) with a muscle relaxer.

Dr Stevens agreed

Answered 7/12/2018

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