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November 1, 2026 · Low-dose aspirin and ibuprofen
Can You Take Ibuprofen With Low-Dose Aspirin? Timing and Interaction
Short answer: If you take low-dose aspirin for cardiovascular protection, do not add ibuprofen on your own. Ibuprofen can interfere with aspirin’s antiplatelet effect and increase gastrointestinal bleeding risk. Timing data from once-daily ibuprofen with immediate-release aspirin do not reliably cover enteric-coated aspirin or repeated doses, so keep prescribed aspirin unless told otherwise and check the exact products and timing with a clinician or pharmacist.
Sources: Korea MFDS, FDA, NIH/NLM and NHS · Reviewed November 1, 2026
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