What is a safe amount of pain relievers to take at a time?!
Question: What is a safe amount of pain relievers to take at a time.?
I have a knee injury (torn cartilage) and was given 600mg of motrin. It says to take 1 every 6 hours but I have to take atleast 2 for it to take effect. What is the max amount to take at a time.?Health Question & Answer
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The old "different strokes for different folks" story here. Best to contact your doctor and discuss with them.Health Question & Answer
I was taking 1200 mg a day with other pain meds, but that was for a much more severe condition, and dosages higer than what is listed on the OTC bottle shouldn't be taken without discussing with your doctor first. Seriously, dont deviate on medication dosages perscribed by a doctor based on Yahoo Answers.Health Question & Answer
you should only take what the bottle says , if it doesn't work double up intill you see your doctor , Mortin isn't going to hurt be aware of the really serious pain pills.... thats something you should be teallly catious of Health Question & Answer
Ask your doctor! Medications can interact with one another and it depends on body size and other things. This is not an appropriate forum in which to solicit an answer for that question. You could even phone a health nurse.Health Question & Answer
The max safe amount of ibuprofen is 800mg every 8 hours. That is the prescription dose.Health Question & Answer
I dont know about Motrin, be sure not to exceed the recommended dose of paracetamol. Health Question & Answer
You can take 3x that and be okay.Health Question & Answer
probably at you max ay 1200mg per 6 hrsHealth Question & Answer