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I take 800 mg of ibuprofen every 8 hours everyday i have my menstraul cycle if i keep this up every month will there be adverse side effects?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Use only as needed: Long term use of ibuprofen can be related to stomach irriation, bleeding or ulceration. If used on a full stomach ONLT for severe menstrual cramping- this should not be an issue.

Answered 3/20/2018

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A member asked:

I take 800 mg of ibuprofen every 8 hours everyday i have my menstraul cycle if i keep this up every month will there be adverse side effects?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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