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Can you take ibuprofen 800 mg with tramadol 50 mg?

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on Oct 8, 2024.

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by Drugs.com

Yes, you can take these medications together. Tramadol is safe to take with ibuprofen and may be used to provide additional pain relief. But be aware 800mg ibuprofen is a high dose of ibuprofen that may cause gastrointestinal side effects such as abdominal pain or reflux if taken long term.

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