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A member asked:

I've been taking a 400mg dose of ibuprofen once a month for menstrual pain for the past 10 years. will there be any side effects in the long term?

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See below: If only 400 mg once a month, likely not problems.

Dr Romans and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/23/2013

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

1pill a month?: As long as u have no evidence of kidney , liver , or stomach disease...U should be fine.Also, make sure your blood pressure is normal. This medicine, at this infrequent dose, is normally very safe and well tolerated.

Dr Mund agreed

Answered 3/2/2014

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