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Can you take 800mg ibuprofen with 50mg tramadol?

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on Nov 8, 2022.

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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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