Overview Of Ibuprofen (Advil)

Commonly Prescribed Alternatives

For patients who cannot take ibuprofen, another anti-inflammatory medicine may be considered. Some of the most commonly prescribed alternatives to ibuprofen include naproxen and diclofenac. Patients who are allergic to ibuprofen may need to take acetaminophen for pain relief instead, and COX-2 inhibitors like celecoxib can be prescribed to target inflammation. Topical pain relievers that contain diclofenac may be suitable for treating strains, sprains, and muscle pain, and diclofenac can be prescribed as an oral medication as well. Patients should always check with their doctor about all of the possible medications that may be useful for their symptoms, and they should ask before using two different pain relievers together to reduce the risk of drug interactions.

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