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What can happen if i take 6 400mg ibuprofen pills? would it just make me sleep? if so, how sleepy?

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Doubtful: May actually keep you up more or give your some stomach problems. What are you taking so many pills for?

Dr Sadoun agreed

Answered 1/23/2014

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