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Suggest Dosage For Ibuprofen While Having Cervical Radiculopathy
Yes, I have shoulder and arm pain due to a pinched nerve and I m already taking Meloxicam 7.5 2x daily. My chiropractor wants me to take Ibuprophen on top, but I don t know the mg. Strength conversion for the meloxicam? How much Ibuprophen can I take in addition to the meloxicam 7.5 per 24 hrs.? I m traveling so can t ask my primary physician.
Mon, 7 Jan 2019
Hello,
You can proceed with the dose of 600 mg thrice a day. You can also consider safer analgesics like tramadol.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
You can proceed with the dose of 600 mg thrice a day. You can also consider safer analgesics like tramadol.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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