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My ibuprofen 600 was prescribed to take one every 6 hours. is it safe to take 2 at a time every 24 hours instead?

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Dr. Su Fairchild answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

No: Be care with ibuprofen. I have seen kidney failure due to overuse.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/9/2021

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Not best: Better pain control with distribution, and less gastro irritation likely.

Answered 3/27/2015

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