Tooth abscess while on citalopram, can I take Ibuprofen?

Hi,

I so hope someone can help me. I often have toothache which I usually deal with by taking co-codamol if severe or plain paracetamol if manageable but always with ibuprofen which I find the best thing due to it’s anti inflammitory. I don’t have a local dentist although I am on a waiting list for one but I also have a great fear of dentists following trauma as a child.

I’m now on citalopram which I’ve been on for the last 6 weeks or so at 20mg daily however I’ve been reading up and it says I shouldn’t take ibuprofen with citalopram, is that right? Or am I ok to take it as long as it’s not long term. Is there any other anti inflamitory I can take with citalopram as I’m worried my toothache wont resolve without ibuprofen. I am going to try and get some clove oil today.

Thank you xx

Painkillers are good for pain but they do nothing for muscle and gum repairs