how many would one need to take to OD?
2007-02-09 13:47:43 · 10 answers · asked by Chanel 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
no such thing as 1200mg of ibuprofen. I don't know what you have but the largest is 800mg. the max dose is 3200mg per day, so don't exceed that.
ODing would include Kidney damage which is a very nasty, long hospital stay which includes dialysis.
wouldn't suggest.
2007-02-09 13:56:14 · answer #1 · answered by kds6107 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Where are you getting 1200 mg each ibuprofen??? Usually 500-800. You can OD but I don't know about "die". Probably put you into a coma-like state, that is if you don't throw up from too many in the first place.
2007-02-09 13:55:50 · answer #2 · answered by Mickey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! You can OD on ibuprofen, and it can kill you. It can cause bleeding, breathing trouble, ringing in the ears, blurry vision, and electrolyte imbalances (it can mess up blood levels of different, necessary, things), and many other things. Call 911 or the poison control center if you think you or someone else has overdosed. The amount needed to overdose depends on the person and the strength of each pill. Poison contol: 1-800-222-1222
2007-02-09 13:55:24 · answer #3 · answered by SA16 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are you asking this?
If you are considering suicide please call your local suicide help line or 911. Please do not ask us here, how to do it.
If not, are you asking because the recommended dose isn't helping and you want to know how high you can go without danger? Again, this is not a good question. If the recommended dose isn't helping you need to check with your health care provider for something stronger and/or for adjunct pain relief methods such as biofeedback, accupressure, electrostimulation, etc.
If you are asking simply for information purpose, whether it is possible to OD on ibuprofen, you probably can. As to the exact mechanisms for OD, what body systems will be harmed, what the symtoms are, and possible treatment, just search on it. The info is out there. And you'll probalby find out that death by OD is not certain, definitely not pleasant, and, if you survive, you may be in far worse shape than you are now.
2007-02-09 13:55:00 · answer #4 · answered by Joni DaNerd 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't know, but I think it could make your stomach bleed. Definetly do some damage, but I don't know if it would kill you. I don't think they make ibuprofen in 1200 mg. pills. I thought they go to 800 mgs. because you are not supposed to take over 800 mgs.
2007-02-09 13:51:57 · answer #5 · answered by beatch38 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can o.d. on anything, if you take ten times what you're supposed to take. If you took that whole bottle of ibuprofen you'd be in trouble, but if you never take more than 2 every 4 to 6 hrs. you'll be fine.
2007-02-09 13:57:50 · answer #6 · answered by flacocajuncujo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can easily OD on Ibuprofen....its toxic to the liver.
2007-02-09 13:49:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you'd be very well. no longer to staggering besides the undeniable fact that. in case you in that a lot soreness why no longer bypass to emergency? they have some stuff that'll settle the soreness. a minimum of call your medical professional and they might order some thing of a real dose of meds for you.
2016-12-03 23:35:38 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No,Ithink Ibuprofen has wide safety margen exceeding 4 g. effective daily dose is 2400 mg.
2007-02-09 13:51:35 · answer #9 · answered by limpbizkiteg 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. I knew a girl when I served in the Army who at a whole bottle. Gruesome sight.
2007-02-09 13:50:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋