Hi, I read that you’re not supposed to take ibuprofen with Palbociclib. What’s the reason for this, does it decrease its effectiveness??
Thanks in advance
Hi I was told this but then told by another pharmacist that it was ok to take Naproxen which I have taken occasionally so a bit unsure myself really ? Xx
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Hi nobodywantsthis
Thanks for posting.
There are many different reasons why certain drugs interact with each other. The patient information doesn’t suggest any interaction, however as Palbociclib is a specialised medication used by your treatment team, it would be best to check with them or the pharmacist on the safety of taking it alongside ibuprofen.
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