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A member asked:
I started taking ibuprofen for arthritis. now my feet, ankles are swollen. how long will it take for the swelling to go down after i stop the advil?
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Varies: It varies quite a bit, you certainly did the right thing stopping it. If it does not get better with 24-48 hours, or get worse at any point, or if it associated with other symptoms such as shortness of breath or chest pain, you should be seen immediately, even if it means going to the ER. There are other potential causes which can be very serious. Hope you start feeling better!
Answered 11/14/2015
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