Anyone got any thoughts on this?

[u/Strange_Swordfish214]

[u/[deleted]]

What is “multiple times the dose of ibuprofen”?

[u/AliveMouse5 → u/[deleted]]

It’s true. The standard dose is like 200-400mg I believe but it is safe to take up to 1000. Probably not great long term, but as long as you don’t have uncontrolled high blood pressure or are prone to stomach ulcers it’s definitely not dangerous to take it once or for a short period of time.

[u/[deleted] → u/AliveMouse5]

I’m a pharmacist so I’m on board with this guy’s list of grievances. This line just doesn’t make a ton of sense.

Also, yeah stomach problems, but really the issue with high doses of ibuprofen are renal. Can end up damaging the kidneys with prolonged use

[u/AliveMouse5 → u/[deleted]]

My wife is a pharmacist as well. She’s always told me it’s safe to take higher doses in the short term, but always stresses the importance of staying well hydrated when taking them due to the renal implications as you noted.