How long do I wait to take Ibu after taking aspirin?
Question posted by MagT0927 on 17 July 2022
Last updated on 17 July 2022
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"The Food and Drug Administration recommends that you wait at least 8 hours after taking ibuprofen to take an immediate-relief aspirin, or that you wait 30 minutes after taking aspirin to take ibuprofen. They also recommend consulting your doctor for more personalized information on how drugs can affect you."
Dangers of Aspirin and NSAID Combinations
Since aspirin is also an NSAID, it has the same mechanism of action as drugs like ibuprofen and naproxen. This means that doubling up on these drugs results in getting double the effects and double the side effects.
Among the most serious of these side effects is gastrointestinal problems. This includes an increased risk of bleeding and peptic ulcers. Generally, the risk of these side effects increases as the dosage of either medication increases.
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