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Is it possible for doctors to tell if you overdose on advil (ibuprofen)?

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Yes by history/sympt: Yes doctors can tell if you overdosed on advil (ibuprofen) by history as to how many pills you took, and by symptoms of overdose and blood level.

Answered 11/29/2013

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