Question 1

is ibuprofen or advil the generic name?

Accepted Answer

Advil (ibuprofen): Ibuprofen = generic name.  Advil (ibuprofen) = brand name.

Question 2

is there a difference in effectiveness between advil and generic ibuprofen?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Usually, generic medications are as effective as the branded counterparts. But, it depends, sometimes, people react better to the brand name version. So, you can try both and see how each works.

Question 3

can i take generic advil (ibuprofen) if i take sertraline at night?

Accepted Answer

No problem: There is no problem taking Ibuprofen with zoloft (sertraline).

Question 4

can i take three advil (ibuprofen) pm's ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can take up to 2400mg of Ibuprofen in a 24 hour period. So 3x2 tablets every 6 hours is safe. Howevee, you want to get to the root of the problem. Why are you having the pain, get that resolved so that you don't have to take that much medicaiton.

Question 5

can i take advil (ibuprofen) with lithium?

Accepted Answer

Carefully: Advil (ibuprofen) may increase lithium blood levels by reducing the excretion of lithium by the kidneys.  This could lead to lithium toxicity.  One study that tested high-dose (1800 mg/day) Ibuprofen said "lithium dosage may need to be reduced in some patients following initiation of Ibuprofen therapy."  the effect may be less at low doses or if advil is used rarely.  Consult with your prescriber.

Question 6

can i take 4 advil (ibuprofen) at one time?

Accepted Answer

Depends.: If the advil (ibuprofen) are 200 mg Ibuprofen and you are an otherwise healthy person with no contraindications.  No pregnancy, no GI bleeding, no renal insufficiency.  That is a prescription dose and we only recommend high doses like that with professional counsel.  It's better to stick with the dose on the bottle unless your personal physician has instructed you otherwise.  High dose nsaids have risk.

Question 7

can i take advil (ibuprofen)  pm every night?

Accepted Answer

Not Tylenol (acetaminophen): The PM part yes. But, taking Tylenol (acetaminophen) daily is extremely hard in the liver. Use the generic for Benadryl. That is what causes sedation.

Question 8

can i take advil (ibuprofen) for more than 10days?

Accepted Answer

It depends: This question is not so straightforward because it depends on many things such as why you are taking it, how much you are taking, other medications you are taking and what medical conditions you might have.

Question 9

how much advil (ibuprofen) can i take in 24 hours

Accepted Answer

1800mg: You probably should not exceed 1800mg a day.  This all depends on your age, weight, renal function, and any comorbid medical conditions you might have.  There is no one right number.

Question 10

can i take advil (ibuprofen) cephslexin and trimetropin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: These can be taken together.  I assume you have an infection requiring both antibiotics.  Good luck!

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