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Can large doses of ibuprofen cause petechiae? i am prescribed duexis for ra which contains 800 mg of ibuprofen to be taken 3 times a day.
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Yes : Yes ibuprofen inhibits platelettes and as such can cause such bleeding. Let your doctor know and you may have to try other alternatives.
Answered 4/6/2016
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