Question 1

is nausea a common side effect of 800 mg ibuprofen? have a severe ankle/foot sprain and was given rx. did not bother me with the first few doses.

Accepted Answer

Definitely, yes: 800 mg ibuprofen may cause stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea, gas, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. Always let your doctor know if you are experiencing any side effects that bother you or do not go away. Take care.

Question 2

can i drink milk 10 minutes after i took one 800mg ibuprofen pill? i'm not sure if drinking milk would cause some kind of allergic reaction or side affect. can someone help me out?

Accepted Answer

No problem: It should not be an issue, there is no intertaction.

Question 3

i am taking sulfa 800 mg trimethoprim 160 mg and i have a bad headache as a side effect. can i take a motrin 800 for this?

Accepted Answer

Motrin: lbuprofen is a mild non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent and yes, it can be used as you suggested. Hope you are better soon.

Question 4

can i take advil cold and sinus while breastfeeding? is there another side effect on baby except the reduction of breast milk?

Accepted Answer

: Advil cold and sinus contains phenylephrine, a nasal decongestant. This is preferred medication over anti-histamines like Claritin and Sudafed. Theoretically they can decrease milk supply, but no data exists in humans. Best alternatives for congestion symptoms are using a humidifier or nasal irrigation. Please reference these websites for future use: Drugs.com and mothertobaby.org

Question 5

are cox 2 inhibitors completely free from side effect of gastritis/ulcer?or they only reduce the risk? why doctors still prescribe plain nsaids like diclofenac,advil if selective cox-2 are so great? should a sensitive person take ppi along with cox 2?

Accepted Answer

: Selective Cox-2 inhibitors were associated with increased risk of heart disease, in a controlled trial.
Visit this site for info: https://www.uspharmacist.com/article/cardiovascular-risk-associated-with-nsaids-and-cox2-inhibitors

Question 6

is stevens-johnson syndrome be a side effect of ibuprophen?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: There apparently have been cases of sjs in people taking ibuprofen. It is very rare if it does occur.

Question 7

is stevens-johnson syndrome a side effect of ibuprofen?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain (too rare): Stevens johnson syndrome (toxic epidermal necrolysis) is a severe, sometimes fatal, allergic reaction. It occurs in about 2-4 people per 1 million people each year. About half of the cases have no known cause, more than a fourth of the cases are felt to be due to infections by viruses, mycoplasma, bacteria, etc... The remaining 20% or so of cases are believed related to a variety of medications.

Question 8

one side effect of ibuprofen is shortness of breath.why would the drug cause this?

Accepted Answer

Bronchospasm: Ibuprofen occasionally causes tightening of the airways (bronchospasm), which can lead to shortness of breath. It's a rare side effect, however.

Question 9

my friend overdosed on advil, (ibuprofen) i need to know the side effects?

Accepted Answer

Advil (ibuprofen) Overdose Sx's: may include:  headache, disorientation, mental status changes, hallucinations, ringing in ears, blurred vision, agitation, confusion, drowsiness, fainting, dizziness, seizures, coma, tremor, sweating, insomnia.  GI Sx's - abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, loose stools or gastrointestinal bleeding.  Minimal to no urine, rapid, slow or lack of breathing &amp; irregular or slow heart rate.

Question 10

my friend overdosed on advil (ibuprofen) i need to know the side effects and how long it will take to get better?

Accepted Answer

Advil (ibuprofen) Overdose sx's: may include:  headache, disorientation, mental status changes, hallucinations, ringing in ears, blurred vision, agitation, confusion, drowsiness, fainting, dizziness, seizures, coma, tremor, sweating, insomnia. GI Sx's - abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, loose stools or gastrointestinal bleeding.  Minimal to no urine, rapid, slow or lack of breathing &amp; irregular or slow heart rate.Can be fatal

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Side effect of ibuprofen 800 mg

A member asked:

Is nausea a common side effect of 800 mg ibuprofen? have a severe ankle/foot sprain and was given rx. did not bother me with the first few doses.

A member asked:

Can i drink milk 10 minutes after i took one 800mg ibuprofen pill? i'm not sure if drinking milk would cause some kind of allergic reaction or side affect. can someone help me out?

A member asked:

I am taking sulfa 800 mg trimethoprim 160 mg and i have a bad headache as a side effect. can i take a motrin 800 for this?

A member asked:

Can i take advil cold and sinus while breastfeeding? is there another side effect on baby except the reduction of breast milk?

A member asked:

Are cox 2 inhibitors completely free from side effect of gastritis/ulcer?or they only reduce the risk? why doctors still prescribe plain nsaids like diclofenac,advil if selective cox-2 are so great? should a sensitive person take ppi along with cox 2?

A member asked:

Is stevens-johnson syndrome be a side effect of ibuprophen?

A member asked:

Is stevens-johnson syndrome a side effect of ibuprofen?

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One side effect of ibuprofen is shortness of breath.why would the drug cause this?

A member asked:

My friend overdosed on advil, (ibuprofen) i need to know the side effects?

A member asked:

My friend overdosed on advil (ibuprofen) i need to know the side effects and how long it will take to get better?

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