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400 mg of ibuprofen daily is enough to handle the chronic low back pain from my scoliosis. is this amount daily dangerous for the long term?

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Yes it can: With GERD, repeated use of ibuprofen can cause erosions and lead to ulcers in your esophagus or stomach. At least you should use a GI protectant if you need this drug, and regular evals for anemia, kidney and liver function. Remember most GI bleeds are painless.

Answered 7/10/2018

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