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Paul Sherwin > wrote:
>Indometacin (Indocin) is a prescription only anti inflammatory drug used
>to treat arthritis. Ibuprofen has a similar action but is less powerful
>with fewer side effects. You could try taking over the counter ibuprofen
>and see how much it helps, but you should really discuss this with your
>doctor. Don't take the two drugs at the same time unless your doctor tells
>you to.
>
>Some people advocate taking an ibuprofen dose before going to bed after a
>heavy session. The anti inflammatory action reduces brain inflammation
>which is the cause of some hangover headaches.


I was taking modestly high doses of Ibuprofin awhile back
due to some inflammation in my knee. The doctor was quite
adamant about not mixing it with alcohol.
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Joel Plutchak

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