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Effects of high uses of acetaminophen and ibuprofen, 6000mg and 4800mg a day respectively. going on for 19 days now. ?

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Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charas answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Liver failure : Kidney failure, GI ulcers and bleeding. You are taking way too much medication. Please stop all medications and see your doctor right away. This is a dangerous example of self-medication. If you are having severe pain, he can help evaluate the cause and prescribe something more appropriate.

Answered 6/10/2014

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