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What are the symptoms of taking too much ibuprofen?

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There can be many symptoms, including nausea, dizziness and, with higher doses, gastrointestinal bleeding, confusion/delirium and even death (from overdose). Medications should not be used beyond the limits of directions on their labels (for OTC or over the counter medications) or beyond the prescribed dose and frequency.

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