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A member asked:

Currently have right kidney pain. i take panadeine/nurophen everyday for neck pain.in the past i had high lipase levels.should i be worried -scared!

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Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It depends: Panadeine and neurofen usually don't cause damage to pancrease (pancrelipase) on normal dose but in excess they can cause problems to your kidney. If concerned, please see a doctor.

Answered 4/8/2014

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