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  • Oct 19, 2009, 05:44 PM
    britEl
    Too much pain pills?
    Ok so I have a really bad infection.. super swelled, infected etc. I took 2 IB profens of 400mg and 2 acetominaphins of 500mg (at the same time) Is that dangerous? I do feel better! Extremely better actually so I was just wondering if taking that much in one dose is OK or is its really bad for you?
  • Oct 19, 2009, 05:51 PM
    Cat1864
    The normal regimen for ibuprofen and acetaminophen is a dose of one followed two hours later by the other. The risks are for stomach upset from the ibuprofen and liver/kidney problems from the acetaminophen. If you have a bad infection then the ibuprofen every six hours would be less risky, as the liver and kidneys are already stressed from dealing with the infection.
  • Oct 19, 2009, 05:58 PM
    britEl

    Thank you :)
  • Oct 19, 2009, 06:26 PM
    zippit

    I would say next split them up and make sure you eat a little before the ibu'ies drink lots of water and if you have it green tea

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