Question 1

i woke up with a headache and severe neck pain. i took an ativan (0.5 mg) to calm myself and fall back asleep. would it be safe to take an ibuprofen?

Accepted Answer

Neck Pain Concerned: QHall,
I think you should see a doctor.  Waking  up with headache and severe neck pain could be serious. Any fever?
Ibuprofen is safe to take following label directions.
Dont let this go. Get medical attention.
Dr Lori Lange-Pennsylvania

Question 2

i had baby #4, 9 months ago. i run 5 miles a couple of days each week. my knees ache for days afterward causing take ibuprofen to fall asleep.

Accepted Answer

See details: This type of pain in a 28 year ago is often secondary to patellar tendinitis. I would see an orthopedist for a diagnosis. Often appropriate exercises can produce good benefit. If ther meantime you can ice the knees after running or switch to a low impact aerobic activity such as cycling.

Question 3

i am taking 10 325 norco every 6 hours with 2 benedryl and 3 advil due to recent heart ablations i normally take 10mg of requip amd 10md of valium at night to sleep but i am out of valium so i am taking tamazapam instead of valium i am not sleeping but 4

Accepted Answer

Call your Dr: Your condition requires consultation with prescribing doctor.  He/she knows you and can find quick solution.  Do not hesitate to call your doctor,  it can be as simple as new prescription or may be you require office visit.

Question 4

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. 
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Question 5

i'm on 10mg of lexapro (escitalopram) a day and i can not sleep to save my life. i'm so tired i can't stand it. is it safe for me to take 2 advil pm?

Accepted Answer

Probably: But if the lexapro (escitalopram) is sedating you - would take that at night. Have you considered melatonin  instead of advil pm?

Question 6

how can i explain to my doctor that i want to stop.taking advil (ibuprofen). pm. and something to help fall asleep and something to decrease appetite.

Accepted Answer

Be honest: Sleeping disorders may be related to stress, tension, anxiety and depression. If you are concerned regarding body image or health, get a comprehensive medical examination. Advil (ibuprofen) can be irritating to your stomach lining.

Question 7

is it safe to take advil (ibuprofen) pm every night as a sleep aid?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: The active ingredients in advil pm are Ibuprofen and  Diphenhydramine (benadryl). Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is an anti-histamine and, as the name implies, the counteract the effect of histamines. Histamine is a neurotransmitter associated with wakefulness and vigilance. If you counteract it, it causes drowsiness and sleep.
I would use it only as needed, though, as 
ibuprofen has some adverse effects.

Question 8

is it safe to take 2 ibuprofen pms and a cap full of nyquil or zzzquil every single night for your sleep?

Accepted Answer

: It depends.  There is risk to every medication including aspirin and Tylenol.  Meds can cause bleeding, stomach ulcers, and other serious problems.  Risk is higher if you are taking other medications, herbals, supplements.    Talk it over with your internist.  Consider other ways to manage your sleep - warm beverage, reading, meditation.

Question 9

is it safe to take 3 ibuprofen every 6 hours?

Accepted Answer

Depends on strength: What is the strength of ibuprofen?

Ibuprofen has many side effects- Gastric bleeding,

raises BP, affects kidneys etc

Find an alternative .

Question 10

my ibuprofen 600 was prescribed to take one every 6 hours. is it safe to take 2 at a time every 24 hours instead?

Accepted Answer

No: Be care with ibuprofen. I have seen kidney failure due to overuse.

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I woke up with a headache and severe neck pain. i took an ativan (0.5 mg) to calm myself and fall back asleep. would it be safe to take an ibuprofen?

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I had baby #4, 9 months ago. i run 5 miles a couple of days each week. my knees ache for days afterward causing take ibuprofen to fall asleep.

A member asked:

I am taking 10 325 norco every 6 hours with 2 benedryl and 3 advil due to recent heart ablations i normally take 10mg of requip amd 10md of valium at night to sleep but i am out of valium so i am taking tamazapam instead of valium i am not sleeping but 4

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

I'm on 10mg of lexapro (escitalopram) a day and i can not sleep to save my life. i'm so tired i can't stand it. is it safe for me to take 2 advil pm?

A member asked:

How can i explain to my doctor that i want to stop.taking advil (ibuprofen). pm. and something to help fall asleep and something to decrease appetite.

A member asked:

Is it safe to take advil (ibuprofen) pm every night as a sleep aid?

A member asked:

Is it safe to take 2 ibuprofen pms and a cap full of nyquil or zzzquil every single night for your sleep?

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Is it safe to take 3 ibuprofen every 6 hours?

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My ibuprofen 600 was prescribed to take one every 6 hours. is it safe to take 2 at a time every 24 hours instead?

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