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A member asked:

I have been on motrin 800 and metaxalone 800 3x a day since feb. also on zantac (ranitidine) for stomach upset from m. are there any long term effects? ie: kidneys

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Dr. Raj Singh answered

Kidfney failure: Long term excessive use of motrin, advil, (ibuprofen) alleve , Ibuprofen etc is associated with severe kidney damage. Do no take more than 200 mg of Ibuprofen and try to minimize intake.

Dr Gevirtz agreed

Answered 2/12/2016

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