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I purchased extra strength advil (ibuprofen) today and took 2 pills 400 mg each then i took 2 more about 7-8 hours later in the evening was this bad?

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Dr. Venkata Vallury answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Pills: no that is not bad but try taking one pill rather than 2.

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Answered 5/1/2015

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