Can I take Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen with Diclofenac? If so - which is safe?

Question

I'm taking prescription Diclofenac. Can I also take Ibuprofen (Advil) or Acetaminophen (Tylenol) with that?

Answer 1

DIclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).  Therefore it should not be combined with Adivil, Aleve or any other medications in the NSAID group including aspirin.

Tylenol is fine with this medication.  However, you should watch for other combination medications which might contain acetaminophen or APAP as this is commonly used in combination analgesic medications both prescription and over-the-counter.

If you have questions, it is usually best to ask the pharmacist before purchasing OTC analgesics.

Hope this helps.  

Answer 2

from: http://www.drugs.com/diclofenac.html

"Do not use any other over-the-counter cold, allergy, or pain medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. Many medicines available over the counter contain aspirin or other medicines similar to diclofenac (such as ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen). If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of this type of medication. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains aspirin, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen. Do not drink alcohol while taking diclofenac. Alcohol can increase the risk of stomach bleeding caused by diclofenac. Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays (sunlamps or tanning beds). Diclofenac can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and sunburn may result. "