ModerateIbuprofen + Sertraline

Can you take Ibuprofen and Sertraline together?

This page explains what happens if Ibuprofen and Sertraline are taken together, according to official sources.

What happens

Elevated risk of upper GI bleeding

Co-administration of ibuprofen with sertraline significantly amplifies upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage risk.

Recommended management

Substitute with paracetamol for pain relief. If NSAID therapy is unavoidable, co-prescribe a protective PPI.

Clinical references

Last updated: Sep 25, 2026

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