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Can Ibuprofen Be Taken Along With Bentyl?

Posted on Fri, 18 Dec 2015

Question: Can I take ibuprofen 800mg with bentyl. I just took one bentyl yesterday 10 mg. Also I have trapped gas burning under my left breastbone. What can I take to release the gas.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you can take both together!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

It is possible to take both medications together as it is safe to do so. To release gas, ask for activated charcoal from the nearest drug store and take.

I hope this helps. I wish you well and feel free to ask for more information and clarification if need be.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (40 minutes later)

Will the ibuprofen help the pain between my breastbone and ribs. I had x-rays taken but they couldn't find anything however it is still bothersome. It often hurts when I move around alot.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, this is good especially for costochodritis!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this follow up.

This is a good drug for pain in the chest which is most often caused by costochondritis. Observe only on this treatment and let's see what happens.

Keep me posted on this!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (15 hours later)

I was prescribed omeprazole 40 mg and ratidine 300mg. Ranitidine at night and omeprazole in mornings. Is this the best way to take it. Will it help with ulcers and stomach pain?

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it is a good plan!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

This sis a good plan and I will like you to stick to it. Keep me posted on the evolution. I wish you well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (2 days later)

I'm still having pain between my breastbone and rib. Im. Going to my pcp tommarrow. Do you have any idea what could be causing it. It hurts mostly when I sit still. Laying down not bad. I'm hoping it's nothing serious. Can the pain be treated with antibotics

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (36 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Antibiotics are not needed!

Detailed Answer:
HI,

This is probably constochondritis. Antibiotics are not generally needed. I will suggest that you talk to your doctor about using powerful anti-inflammatory drugs for treating this.

I wish you well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (2 hours later)

Thanks. I went to my pcp. He wants me to do a scope with a GI specialist. He feels my pain is a result of my reflux. He didn't give me anything for pain. I'm waiting for my appointment with the specialist. What should I do in the mean time for pain.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take omeprazole!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

If he thinks the pain is due to reflux which is a possibility, I will recommend that you take omeprazole for the time leading up to this GI scope. This is available easily OTC in every drug store.

Keep me posted.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (7 minutes later)

Ok. I have some.20 mg. I am scheduled for a surgery on my eye next week. A retina detachment. Will these pains interfere with them giving me anesthesia. I meet with my eye doctor tommarrow.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

That cannot cause your eye surgery to be postponed. Take the 20mg and let me know how well you respond to this pain.

I wish you well and hope to hear from you!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar