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Is it ok to take advil (ibuprofen) daily for headaches and i heard it increases life span. if not, what can i substitute it with?
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Advil (ibuprofen): advil (ibuprofen) can help with headache relief but whether it increases life span is questionable.
Answered 4/30/2015
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Daily NSAID use: While occasional use of ibuprofen and other nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDS) may not be harmful, daily use of these drugs irritate the stomach lining and damage the kidneys. Best to be careful with this class of medication.
Answered 4/22/2015
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