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Ibuprofen

Side Effects

Common

Ringing in ears
Constipation
Bruising
Cough
Feeling anxious
Flatulence
Confusion
Diarrhea
Itchy rash
Nausea
Nervousness
Drowsiness
Sleepiness
Dizziness
Itching or burning
Abdominal pain
Vomiting
Heartburn
Passing gas
Abdominal discomfort
Fluid retention
Excessive sweating
Euphoria
Apnea
Loss of appetite
Loss of strength
Rash
Itchy skin
Reduced appetite

Serious

Rectal bleeding
Slow or irregular breathing
Low blood pressure
Drug problems
Illegal drug abuse

Related questions

A 28-year old female asked:

If i take 800mg ibu will.My headace go away?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 19-year old female asked:

For me i am prescribed 600 mg IBU it says to take with food. Do i have to take it with food?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A member asked:

Can I take a 800 mg Ibu in 7 hours I have a bad toothache?

3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 24-year old female asked:

37wks pregnant what will happen if I was to take ibu for pain

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A male asked:

150mg Ranitidine stopped working (protecting against 800mg Ibu daily). Stopped taking it, how long before it may work again?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 32-year old female asked about a female:

My 9 year old just starting headaches here and there. Tyl and IBU work but when if ever should I start to get concerned?... More than i already am.

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 35-year old female asked:

Is Neurontin (gabapentin) a stronger form of IBU?

3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

A 40-year old male asked:

Been having pain in right temple for days comes and goes. Should i be worried? Reg strength ibu helps. I work outside it's been very cold lately

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 19-year old female asked:

I've been getting headaches for over a week and it hurts on the sides of my head. I take ibu everyday 800mil. Should i be worried about my headaches?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 37-year old female asked:

Had neg swab for strep on sat. Told they don't culture adults. Still hurts today when i swallow. Do i give it 5-6 days and take the ibu or go back in?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A female asked:

I have severe upper back pain. I took a ibu 800mg can i take a flexeril 5mg and be ok.

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A member asked:

What is the alternating time for ibu and tylenol (acetaminophen)? 2 or 4 hours... Cant get fever to go down. 8 month old.

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 39-year old female asked:

I have Lumps underneath both of my breasts on the rib cage. Left side is bigger and growing with chest pains. Saw Dr. No tests done just RX IBU. ?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A member asked:

Will a fever make your heart race 14 mon male taking ibu tyl and bath

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 24-year old female asked:

Is infant ibuprofen okay for my 5 mo. son? He is 18 lbs and teething miserably. Someone recommended ibu. over acetometaphin.

3 doctor answers • 11 doctors weighed in

A 35-year old male asked:

Sprain ankle how to bring down swelling? Taking ibu 800 tid. How to tell if infection occurs? Tell if condition is getting worse?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 21-year old female asked:

Dentist gave dihydrocodeine(must wait 4 months for removal of decayed tooth)but in constant agony, no relief from para/ibu/or those prescribed. Help ?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 31-year old female asked:

Had a cyst rupture 5 days ago, there is still fluid today, still having a lot of pain.. My WBC was up today. With a fever of 99 after ibu. What to do ?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 30-year old female asked:

Have pain in my solar plex and in between shoulder blades. sort of feels like i am constantly hungry. have taken IBU and Tylenol (acetaminophen). Should I worry?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 31-year old female asked:

15monthold fever since friday.Today highest 103.7 i gave ibu, dec to 101 , 4 h later up to 102.7, gave tylenol (acetaminophen).No other sxs, little whiney. Mmr on 5/17?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 32-year old female asked:

Mri-a'd on sept 30th progressively the pain has gotten worse - i can now barely walk and have been in tears, taking codeine para and ibu but sooo sore?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A member asked:

I took 1 600 guaifenesin tablet thinking it was an ibu to help with my migraine.headache getting worse burning on left side of head fells.what can ido?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 39-year old female asked:

Presumed flu, Covid neg, for ~65 hrs. Even low fevers 99-101 make me feel awful, so have been alternating ibu with acet. safe for longer than 3 days? Body aches gone, headache mild, dry cough setting in. Pulse ox 99%?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 26-year old female asked:

Neurontin2,7g/day,Ibu500mg Ativan1g. Prescribed for RLS, insomnia, trigem.nervepain&swelling. Since Ibu (and Ativan again): fuzzy, "out of it", out of breath easily. Slurring. If I go down RLS is torture,nosleep. Can I get rec. to discuss w/ my doc?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 35-year old female asked:

Why do I get horrible leg aches almost everyday? They feel the same as when you get growing pains as a kid. I've tried ibu tylenol (acetaminophen) and hot baths and heating pads but nothing eases the ache.

2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

A 17-year old female asked:

20, 200mg ibu, 2 Vicodin( 5-325 ) 1 vicaprofen(7.5-200), one naproxen(550mg), 2 tramadol(50mg each), and two Percocet(5-325). Every day. What happens?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 39-year old female asked:

Severe bilat hip pains in bed. Excruciating colicky bilat leg cramps. Had 6yrs ago. Admitted . Tylenol (acetaminophen) 3 / 800 ibu /elavil no help.

3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

A 20-year old male asked:

I have an ear infection. I visited an urgent care clinic. They prescribed antibiotics. I started taking them about 30 hours ago. After 800mg Ibu every 6/hrs, the pain and swelling haven't stopped worsening, and my temp is 100.5. Should I go back?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 27-year old male asked:

I was diagnosed with kidney stones. Worried I have kidney failure: fatigue, lots foamy pale urine, and bilateral pain after 800mg ibu liquigels. I never heard back from blood test. Was i misdiagnosed?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 41-year old female asked:

Cactus spine remvd from hand 3 days ago, tetanus shot & septra (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds 2x.Finger is now swollen, painful& ibu not helping w/ pain or swelling. Age 41 female?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

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