Ibuprofen

[blueseas45]

Is anyone taking ibuprofen for pain while taking hydroxyurea?

[Magentas]

I assume you are on aspirin as well, they are definitely contraindicated. Stick to the Panadiene/Tylenol/…….

[blueseas45 in reply to Magentas]

Thanks. I am on aspirin and hydroxyurea. My doctor said it was ok to take ibuprofen for the muscle pains I am having which I thought was odd because it contains nsaid. Tylenol is not helping much.

[Magentas in reply to blueseas45]

Sorry you’re in pain, won’t your doc prescribe a codeine/paracetamol combo?

[blueseas45 in reply to Magentas]

I go to him this Friday July 9th. I bought this from walgreens and it has helped l a lot.

Neck and shoulder heat wrap

[Magentas in reply to blueseas45]

Circulation is key. Try your very best to exercise.

[blueseas45 in reply to Magentas]

Ok. Thank you Magentas.

[Ebot]

No! But that’s because of the aspirin. Aspirin and ibuprofen do not mix. Stick to paracetamol.

[blueseas45 in reply to Ebot]

Thanks. I am on aspirin and hydroxyurea. My doctor said it was ok to take ibuprofen for the muscle pains I am having which I thought was odd because it contains nsaid. Tylenol is not helping much.

[Ebot]

I’m really not sure about that advice. If you really need to take Ibuprofen then stop the aspirin (but obviously check with a Haem / pharmacist first). There are other drugs - for example some that deal with gynaecological problems such as heavy menstrual bleeding - and the advice is always to stop the aspirin while on them otherwise you get a double whammy of blood thinning effects.

[blueseas45 in reply to Ebot]

Thank you

[Minu68]

I take naproxen and aspirin and am also on hydroxy. no issues as far as pharmacist and consultant are concerned.

[blueseas45 in reply to Minu68]

Thanks. Naproxen contains nsaid also. Glad it isn't bothering you.

[Minu68 in reply to blueseas45]

I know it does, have multiple things going on and there are other meds I take that contraindicate with other ones. Have to have some quality of life so some risk is inevitable

[Tomsgranny]

Hi. I’m on hydroxycarbamide and also Rivaroxaban (an anticoagulant for atrial fibrillation ) and I take ibuprofen when I need it. No one has ever said I shouldn’t, and it doesn’t cause any problems, I’m glad to say!

Regards Judi

[blueseas45 in reply to Tomsgranny]

Thanks I tried it last night and feel fine.

[goldenvision]

I have taken Ibuprofen many times over the last 10 years or so and have never had any issues. I have ET and take 1000/1500 mg of Hydroxurea and aspirin.

[blueseas45 in reply to goldenvision]

Thanks goldenvision. I have the pain under control right now. I think it was an anxiety thing. The ibuprofen didn't bother me either. Wish you well.