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Advil (ibuprofen) pain reliever not working, should i try a stronger dose or something else?

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Dr. Charles Lockhart answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Diagnosis: pain medication is meant to be a temporary solution to a problem that has been diagnosed and scheduled for treatment. See a physician to determine why you need a pain medication

Dr Lebowitz and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/23/2014

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