A female asked:
i accidentally took 4200mg of 800mg ibuprofen, i thought they were expired so i thought i should take more...should i go to the er?
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Dr. Inma Prieto answered
68 years experience Internal Medicine
Ibuprofen overdose: It is a good idea to go to the ER and be checked.
In the future please do not take expired medications and never use them above the recommended dose unless advised by a physician familiar with your health.
Answered on Jan 29, 2015
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