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I just took 2000 mg of ibuprofen at once. i'm 5'7, 129 pounds and 14 years old. is this too much?

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2000 mg ibuprofenn: Big dose. Yes, excessive. Will irritate your stomach. Not toxic otherwise, and does not require an ER visit. Eat a few crackers. Drink 8 ounces fluid every half hour for two hours. Then relax.

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Answered 10/31/2020

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