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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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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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