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I accidentally bought advil (ibuprofen) migraine instead of regular advil (ibuprofen). why does a.m. limit you to 2 pills/24hrs versus regular advil (ibuprofen) 2pills/4-6hrs?

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See below: Frankly there is no difference between the two medications. I have never been sure myself why there is a difference.

Dr Davis and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/12/2013

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