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Been taking ibuprofen for tooth extraction pain. accidentally took 1600mg within an hour. bringing my total to 4000mg in 24 hours. will i be ok?
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Probably : You definitely have taken more than we would prescribe for you. Drink more fluids to help pass the meds and hydrate. You may experience some abdominal pain since hard on stomach lining. Limit your meds so not to damage your liver. You need to be cautious with over-the-counter pills and take only as directed. Good luck.
Answered 9/15/2019
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Be careful: Take lots of fluids to help flush the medication. As you have found out, taking 1600mg no more effective than 800mg, and can cause numerous side effects. Important to take all meds, whether Rx or OTC, EXACTLY as per package directions. You should be OK, but if you start having excessive bleeding or GI pain, go to ER.
Answered 9/17/2019
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