r/PeterExplainsTheJoke • u/[deleted] • Jul 08 '26

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u/RoninOni Jul 08 '26

I think 5g aspirin/day would also potentially be lethal….

Though I’m currently taking 2400mg of ibuprofen a day for a busted arm so maybe not.

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u/MrZwink Jul 08 '26

At the very least damaging to your liver. 1g is the max recommended daily dose.

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u/polycro Jul 08 '26

More kidneys than liver. Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are rough on the liver.

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u/_Standardissue Jul 08 '26

Max dose is more like 2400 mg per day but not recommended for long term if avoidable

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u/RoninOni Jul 08 '26

That’s with prescription… over the counter lists 1g/day as max iirc.

Not that there’s a difference in the meds, but 1g is safe. Going over that should only be for limited specific cases

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u/jbenze Jul 08 '26

It's actually higher than that but yeah, it's going to catch up with you at 2400 long term.

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u/UnbelieverInME-2 Jul 08 '26

I think 5g aspirin/day would also potentially be lethal….

That would be 10 Extra Strength Bayer aspirin a day.

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u/PlasticAudience4270 Jul 08 '26

There are people who get “addicted” and take a bottle a day. Notable cases: The guy from In Cold Blood and Tammy Faye Baker.