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I take prescription 800 mg ibuprofens for menstrual cramps, and the bottle says to take one every eight hours, but i need it every 6.5-7 hours. is tha?
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Don't do it...: Don't exceed 1 pill every 8 hours. Higher doses can damage your stomach and intestines. Best wishes!
Answered 7/30/2017
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