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Ibuprofen & Tylenol
Week of: February 02, 2009
Thomas Belt, MD
- What are the standard doses of these medications and does it hurt to take more if the pain does not go away?
- What are the potential long-term problems of overusing these medications?
- What are the sympotms of overdosing on these medications?
- How long can these medications be taken for pain before an alternative course of action should be considered?
- What are the alternatives to taking these medications?

