Question 1

dr. wants me to take hydrochlorothiazide for my blood pressure. only 12 mgs. i read there's an interaction with ibuprofen. i just take 1 advil. a day.

Accepted Answer

No Problem Here: Hydrochlorthiazide if taken with Ibuprofen will increase the blood level of ibuprofen by acidic drug competition for renal tubular clearance.But the dosage of both the meds you are taking is so small as 1 advil only has 200 mgm of ibuprofen and it will not cause any problem and may make advil more effective for pain.And 12.5mgm od Hydrochlorthiazide is also a small dose.Discuss with your doctor.

Question 2

can 1 advil (ibuprofen) a day harm the liver?

Accepted Answer

Likely not: Advil (ibuprofen) is detoxified and excreted via the kidneys, so one 200 mg advil is likely no problem ( except if you are having stomach upset), then the issue is not liver but gi.

Question 3

are there any side effects to taking 1 advil (ibuprofen) 3 times a day for a month?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: This is a relatively small dose, but any dose of nsaids can cause ulcers, GI bleeding or other issues - you should only take if necessary and should be monitored with intermittent blood tests.

Question 4

how many advil (ibuprofen) is safe in one day?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depending on your weight of course, the max is 800 mg every 6-8 hours as long as you have normal kidney function.

Question 5

how many advil (ibuprofen) can you take in one day?

Accepted Answer

6 TO 8 A DAY: It depends on what you are taking advll for.The maximum prescription dose if tolerated by some is 3200 mgm that is 16 200 mgm tab of advil
but that is under medical supervision by prescription by a physician who knows the reason you are prescribed the drug
so for over the counter i will suggest do not exceed 6to8 tablets per day, that is if you can tolerate it.

Question 6

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

my son,35, was experiencing a lot of migraines, he was taking either excedrin or advil about 3 times a week for several months, would not take more than 2 pills of either in one day, never both together, could that cause liver problems?

Accepted Answer

: Consistent use of OTC analgesics, such as Excedrin or Advil, can result in Chronic Daily Migraines, and this pattern will worsen the longer to medication persists.  Frequent migraines are best handled by working with a headache  specialist or a neurologist.

Question 8

i swallowed an advil 2 years ago without water and it got stuck in my throat and burned bad for at least a day. will this have resulted in a stricture of my esophagus? or would  it have just healed? does it only take one burn to cause a stricture?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Usually esophageal strictures result from severe trauma or alkali burns(e.g. Draino) of the esophagus or repetitive injury of the esophagus.

Question 9

had ear ache 5 days ago. went to hospital on friday, said to take advil (ibuprofen). went to another one on saturday, gave me amoxil. now on it day 4 no relief?

Accepted Answer

Is the problem your : Have an ENT look at your ear. Causes of ear pain can be related to your ear or structures around your ear.

Question 10

what causes swollen lymph nodes in the groin? i dont have a fever or anything like that. it just happened one day. and my doctor said bacteria most likely went in. told me to take advil. will it go away on its own? scared its cancer.

Accepted Answer

Inguinal lymph node: There are many causes of inflamed inguinal (groin) llymph nodes, mostly not serious. It is not likely the initial symptom of cancer. Minor infection of the leg or feet is possible, but usually only one side. Mononucleosis. Cat scratch disease occurs in cat owners or others with contact with cats (scratch isn't necessary). CSD needs antibiotic treatment; tell doctor ASAP if you've had cat contact.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

One advil a day

A member asked:

Dr. wants me to take hydrochlorothiazide for my blood pressure. only 12 mgs. i read there's an interaction with ibuprofen. i just take 1 advil. a day.

A member asked:

Can 1 advil (ibuprofen) a day harm the liver?

A member asked:

Are there any side effects to taking 1 advil (ibuprofen) 3 times a day for a month?

A member asked:

How many advil (ibuprofen) is safe in one day?

A member asked:

How many advil (ibuprofen) can you take in one day?

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

My son,35, was experiencing a lot of migraines, he was taking either excedrin or advil about 3 times a week for several months, would not take more than 2 pills of either in one day, never both together, could that cause liver problems?

A member asked:

I swallowed an advil 2 years ago without water and it got stuck in my throat and burned bad for at least a day. will this have resulted in a stricture of my esophagus? or would it have just healed? does it only take one burn to cause a stricture?

A member asked:

Had ear ache 5 days ago. went to hospital on friday, said to take advil (ibuprofen). went to another one on saturday, gave me amoxil. now on it day 4 no relief?

A member asked:

What causes swollen lymph nodes in the groin? i dont have a fever or anything like that. it just happened one day. and my doctor said bacteria most likely went in. told me to take advil. will it go away on its own? scared its cancer.

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?