If I'm taking Voltaren, can I still take cold and allergy medicines, too?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

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Before taking any cold, allergy or pain medicines while you are taking Voltaren, check with your pharmacist or doctor. Avoid taking any over-the-counter products that contain medicines similar to Voltaren, including:

• aspirin
• ibuprofen
• naproxen
• ketoprofen

Combining Voltaren with any of these medicines could lead to an accidental overdose.

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