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Please help, how much ibuprofen causes ulcers?

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Not dose related: Ulceration in stomach caused by Ibuprofen is not related to the dose and not every one who takes it gets ulcer but higher doses and if taken over long period can increase the risk of somach abrasions, ulceration and bleeding.

Answered 11/7/2018

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