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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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No: Be care with ibuprofen. I have seen kidney failure due to overuse.
Answered 1/9/2021
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Not best: Better pain control with distribution, and less gastro irritation likely.
Answered 3/27/2015
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