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Can advil (ibuprofen) damage to kidneys be reversed?
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Depends: Depends how long you take it for. A few pills will cause reversible drop in blood flow that is reversible. Long term intake will cause permanent damage called analgesic nephropathy.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Advil (ibuprofen): Depends on extent of damage & duration. Most cases are reversible.
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