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How much ibuprofen can you take in one day and not harm your liver?

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Limit use: 2400mg maximum of ibuprofen(advil) per day. Acetaminophen(tylenol), no more than 2000mg/day to be relatively safe. There are risks even with lower doses.

Answered 5/18/2017

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I was in the ER for back pain and palpitation and the doctor gave me Ibuprofen and oxycodone. I just read the side effects and its dangers and I am scared. Is taking one pill going to harm me?

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I have a dull pain in my lower right abdomen after going to the bathroom, it usually goes away with time or if I take ibuprofen. But still unsure what?

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I have had severe sharp pain in my lower right abdomen twice in the last month. The pain usually lasts several hours before going away when I take ibuprofen and the pain does not come back. Is this something to be concerned about since the pain goes away?

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I have sharp pain in my upper abdomen, gallbladder area. It comes &goes but takes my breath away. Started after taking ibuprofen. Prilosec didn't help?

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I have been taking ibuprofen for other health issues. The past few months I have begin feeling a discomfort in my upper abdomen/stomach area. I looked up the symptoms of a stomach ulcer and think I may have developed one. Any recommendations?

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