Ask the doctor
Jan 29, 2020
2 minutes
with PROFESSOR KERRYN PHELPS
Q I’ve heard that ibuprofen can cause meningitis. Is this true and what’s the risk? J.P., NSW.
Ibuprofen is one of the most commonly used analgesics and anti-inflammatory medications. Aseptic meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain) is a rare but increasingly recognised side effect,
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