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1400 mg of ibuprofen only once a day off and on for a few years. not anymore of course but should i be worried about future issues from this mistake?

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Dr. Randy Stevens answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Creatinine clearance: You took Ibuprofen and are concerned about long term effects. Your doctor can help. He/she may measure serum creatinine or creatinine clearance. Some patients take Ibuprofen for years or decades without problems. Hope this helps.

Answered 6/25/2014

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