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Can Meloxicam And Ibuprofen Be Taken Together?

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Posted on Mon, 18 Sep 2017
Question: If I am taking Meloxicam, can I take an ibuprofen or two in addition, without creating problems, or should I just stick with the Meloxicam?
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (57 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
you'd better not

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

meloxicam and ibuprofen are similar drugs. They are both non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). Taking two types of NSAID does not provide additional benefits but it may increase the risk for side effects, so you should choose one of them only.

Kind regards!
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Can Meloxicam And Ibuprofen Be Taken Together?

Brief Answer: you'd better not Detailed Answer: Hello, meloxicam and ibuprofen are similar drugs. They are both non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). Taking two types of NSAID does not provide additional benefits but it may increase the risk for side effects, so you should choose one of them only. Kind regards!