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Is it bad that i took two excedrin in the morning, two advils (ibuprofen) in the afternoon, and two excedrins at night? have a fever, they haven't helped thatmuch

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See your PCP: If you have pain fever for a longer than 40 hours, you should see your doctor to avoid complications.

Answered 3/24/2016

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