would an ibuprofen drug overdose cause an increase salicylate level on a blood draw?
Would ibuprofen overdose cause an increased salicylate level?
Question posted by Tlangblang on 1 May 2013
Last updated on 11 April 2016 by suzanne66
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suzanne66
12 April 2016
No. Ibuprofen is a propionic acid derivative. It is different to a salicylate derivative like aspirin and would have no effect on salicylate levels.
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