AboutMary E Scott, RPh, CGP Expertise I am a certified geriatric pharmacist with over 23 years experience as a long-term care consultant to nursing homes. I also do community-based consulting on an individual basis. My facility-based monthly newsletter on pharmacy topics is read by nurses in over 200 long-term care facilities in 5 states.
Experience I received a BS in Pharmacy in 1980 with post-graduate work in public health. I have had a Consultant Pharmacist license since 1984.
Organizations American Society of Consultant Pharmacists .I received certification in geriatric pharmacy in 1998.
Expert: Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP Date: 10/16/2007 Subject: Questions about possible interactions
Question I am taking AmbienCR 12.5 and Doxycycline 100 mgs.. Can I take ibuprofen with these drugs or is it likely I will have some kind of reaction.
Answer Hi,Debbie,
It should be alright to take these together. Remember to take the doxycycline 1 hr before or 2 hrs after any antacids or vitamin/calcium supplements. The minerals (magnesium,calcium,etc) will bind with the doxycycline so it wont't do its job. Doxycycline will also make your skin more sensitive to the sun. Also, take the ibuprofen with food or milk to minimize stomach upset.
Hope this helps, Mary
