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If i have been taking iburprofen for bout 5 months off & on like 3 to 4x's a wk for my headches will this cause kidney failure what could happen?
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Try to quit: Taking any medication daily for headaches is not good for your body. Ibuprofen can cause gastritis, ulcers even bleeding of the stomach. It can also cause kidney impairment or failure. If you have daily headaches, you may have rebound headaches. Here's a resource to learn more: http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/rebound-headaches/ds00613.
Answered 5/28/2016
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