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Can Ibuprofen And Elavil Be Taken Along With Dicyclomine?
Question: I have just been to the neighborhood wellness clinic in bad pain in my stomach . He said it was irritable
gas probably and gave me a prescription for dicyclomine and said to take a teaspoon every 4 to six hours.
Can I take ibuprofen with this or can I take my usual 10 mg of elavil. The stomach pain hurts;
gas probably and gave me a prescription for dicyclomine and said to take a teaspoon every 4 to six hours.
Can I take ibuprofen with this or can I take my usual 10 mg of elavil. The stomach pain hurts;
Brief Answer:
Ibuprofen not recommended, Elavil can be taken.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have evaluated your query thoroughly.
* Possible gastric upset.
* Guidelines at present.
- Addition of ibuprofen can increase the discomfort by its possible side effect of stomach upset, so I do not recommend to add Advil with dicyclomine.
- Elavil can be taken along with dicyclomine without problems.
- Along with that, you require to take Proton pump inhibitor as omeprazole and tab. paracetamol.
- Drink more liquids in sessions.
- Take care in dietary intake as a preference for a soft diet and avoid spices.
- Do some walk, light exercises, deep breathing exercises to relieve pain faster.
- Check to have regular smooth bowel movements daily.
* Follow up after 24 hours or early as per the requirement.
Hope I have answered your query.
Wish you find good health ahead.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
Ibuprofen not recommended, Elavil can be taken.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have evaluated your query thoroughly.
* Possible gastric upset.
* Guidelines at present.
- Addition of ibuprofen can increase the discomfort by its possible side effect of stomach upset, so I do not recommend to add Advil with dicyclomine.
- Elavil can be taken along with dicyclomine without problems.
- Along with that, you require to take Proton pump inhibitor as omeprazole and tab. paracetamol.
- Drink more liquids in sessions.
- Take care in dietary intake as a preference for a soft diet and avoid spices.
- Do some walk, light exercises, deep breathing exercises to relieve pain faster.
- Check to have regular smooth bowel movements daily.
* Follow up after 24 hours or early as per the requirement.
Hope I have answered your query.
Wish you find good health ahead.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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