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A member asked:

I took 12 (double the recommended amount for 24 hours) ibuprofen in 18 hours the last 8 of them were on a empty stomach (i've been taking 4 of them every 8 hours) i need to knowif i'm okay o rif i need to go to a doctor (i'm 16 years old and 110 lbs)?

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Go see a doctor. : You should take only recommended dosages. If not working see a doctor for you issues

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 7/17/2017

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