Can i take ibuprofen with excedrin migraine?
I get really bad migraines sometimes, and usually Excedrin Migraine helps. But this time the pain is just too much. Can I take an ibuprofen along with it for stronger relief?
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4 months ago
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Yaar, combining those two might be a bit too heavy on your system. Excedrin actually already has aspirin and caffeine, so adding ibuprofen can really mess up your stomach. Better to check with your doc before mixing them.
4 months ago
I once mixed different painkillers for a severe headache and ended up with terrible stomach bleeding. Please don't make my mistake. Always consult a proper doctor before taking multiple pain medicines together.
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4 months ago
Oh, that sounds like a really strong combination and it's making me anxious just thinking about the side effects! Mixing aspirin from Excedrin and ibuprofen might be risky for your stomach and kidneys. Please call your doctor first to be absolutely safe.
4 months ago
Look, don't play doctor with your own health. Excedrin and ibuprofen are both strong NSAID-type medicines, and mixing them is a shortcut to severe acidity or worse. Just stick to one as prescribed by your doctor.
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