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From: spear@ihlpf.UUCP (Spearman)
Newsgroups: sci.med
Subject: Re: Ibuprofen and aspirin/acetaminophen combination dangerous?
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Date: Tue, 14-Oct-86 09:07:04 EDT
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#># Both Advil and Nuprin ibuprofen packages have the following 
#># statement in the warnings section: 
#># "Although ibuprofen is indicated for the same conditions as aspirin
#># and acetaminophen, it should not be taken with them except under a
#># doctor's direction."
#># There is obviously not an absolute contraindication since the combination
#># could be used under the direction of a physician.  What would be the reason 
#># for the above warning?  

Using ibuprofen with either aspirin or alcohol can cause moderate
stomach upset.  My wife did not read the package when taking
the prescription version Motrin and took some aspirin - she was
quite sorry for her oversight.

Steve Spearman  ihlpf!spear