How long does it take advil to work

Question 1

Can i take advil if i have blood work in the morning ?

Answer

Yes: That should be fine, unless having coagulation studies or otherwise instructed. Advil would not influence routine labs if taken 1 day prior.

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Question 2

Take 2 advil (ibuprofen) every six hours and it doesn't work. how do i relieve my toothache?

Answer

Tooth ache: See a dentist! you may be able to alternate with tylenol (acetaminophen) and ask your dentist if you can take up to 800mg of advil or Ibuprofen depend... Read More

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See a dentist: Its important to identify the actual cause of the pain. Generally, Ibuprofen is an excellent over the counter pain killer for tooth pain. If you have ... Read More

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Go to dentist: If it doesn't resolve quickly the best solution is to see a dental professional to have the tooth evaluated. It may be a minor problem which could bec... Read More

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Question 3

How fast is celebrex (celecoxib) works? for acute pain, is it better to take celebrex (celecoxib) vs. advil vs. motrin ?

Answer

Stick with cheap: Stick with advil or aleve . The over-the-counter forms are cheap. Celebrex (celecoxib) is prescription only and very expensive. They all have similar ... Read More

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Question 4

I have found that advil (ibuprofen) cold & sinus works before for me to keep my sinus symptoms at bay. will it hurt me at all to take one a day?

Answer

NO: This should not hurt you. One problem may be aggravating acid reflux.

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Question 5

My friend takes 14 advil (ibuprofen) pm's to sleep. apparently it takes that many to work. he's 25 around 5'7-5'9 & on the slim side. what effects can this have?

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14 Advil (ibuprofen) PM's: Surely he is not taking 14 Advil (ibuprofen) tablets a day! That can only be harmful!!

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Question 6

All i want to know is if it is safe to take advil 12 hours after taking aleve. i take aleve during work(12 hour shift) then come home and usually in pretty severe pain again by then. would it be safe to take advil at that time for relief to sleep?

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Yes: It would be safe to take the medication as you described. Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk an... Read More

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Question 7

I have been suffering from sleeplessness. for about 2 months i've taken advil (ibuprofen) pm at night and it works. when i don't take it i'm now up all night.

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Unusual!: Advil (ibuprofen) is a pain pill and should not have an effect on sleeping unless the insomnia is related to pain or through placebo effect Find out ... Read More

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Question 8

I have had a headach four 7 days on my left side of my head right behind my eye . it starts right when i wack up and it gets hurting more every hour in tell i take 4 advil and lay down and put ice on it for hours and then that does not work all the time .

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First : First of all vodka and advil (ibuprofen) is a dangerous combination.This could adversely affect your liver and could cause liver damage and possibly f... Read More

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Question 9

Is it ok to take 800 mg of advil (ibuprofen) (600 plain advil (ibuprofen) and 1 200 advil (ibuprofen) pm) nightly? it's about the only thing works for my insomnia!

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Be careful: Usually it is the diphenhydramine in the Advil PM that helps sleep. Unless you also have pain that is keeping you up, you don‘t need the ibuprofen/adv... Read More

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Question 10

I woke up with severe back pain so i took 2 extra strength advil, it worked till i got off work. i have aleve (naproxen) but i have been drinking, can i take it?

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Back pain: Not sure what is extra strength advil as it comes in 200mg over the counter. Did you take extra strength acetaminophen? You can take aleve (naproxen)... Read More

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How long does it take advil to work

Can i take advil if i have blood work in the morning ?

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Take 2 advil (ibuprofen) every six hours and it doesn't work. how do i relieve my toothache?

How fast is celebrex (celecoxib) works? for acute pain, is it better to take celebrex (celecoxib) vs. advil vs. motrin ?

I have found that advil (ibuprofen) cold & sinus works before for me to keep my sinus symptoms at bay. will it hurt me at all to take one a day?

My friend takes 14 advil (ibuprofen) pm's to sleep. apparently it takes that many to work. he's 25 around 5'7-5'9 & on the slim side. what effects can this have?

All i want to know is if it is safe to take advil 12 hours after taking aleve. i take aleve during work(12 hour shift) then come home and usually in pretty severe pain again by then. would it be safe to take advil at that time for relief to sleep?

I have been suffering from sleeplessness. for about 2 months i've taken advil (ibuprofen) pm at night and it works. when i don't take it i'm now up all night.

I have had a headach four 7 days on my left side of my head right behind my eye . it starts right when i wack up and it gets hurting more every hour in tell i take 4 advil and lay down and put ice on it for hours and then that does not work all the time .

Is it ok to take 800 mg of advil (ibuprofen) (600 plain advil (ibuprofen) and 1 200 advil (ibuprofen) pm) nightly? it's about the only thing works for my insomnia!

I woke up with severe back pain so i took 2 extra strength advil, it worked till i got off work. i have aleve (naproxen) but i have been drinking, can i take it?

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