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Ibuprofen

(also known as Advil, Brufen, Motrin, Nuprin, Nurofen)
Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used for relief of symptoms of arthritis, primary dysmenorrhoea, and fever; and as an analgesic, especially where there is an inflammatory component. more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Back Pain
1817
66%
Arthritis
1006
74%
Sciatica
388
59%
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
308
72%
Parkinson's Disease
102
89%
Overall, 71% (4250 Members) find Ibuprofen helpful
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Ibuprofen Reviews

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AlishB5 (Back Pain)
Works but temporary and doesn't last long
Reduces swelling
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sabertooth (Arthritis)
quit working a long time ago
Working / Worked
Christabell (Fibromyalgia)
Very effective in managing my pain.
Working / Worked
lu2013 (Arthritis)
Celebrex works better.
May have given me stomach issues (gastritis).
Working / Worked
TanLC (Back Pain)
Advil is my new friend. I know that when my back starts aching I can take a few Advil and be good to go pratically the rest of the day (as long as I don't over do it)
Working / Worked
piermontadvisors (Back Pain)
very helpful for inflammation
Working / Worked
navyvet88 (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)
helps with the pain
Working / Worked
sillygirl68 (Arthritis)
Works but flares up ulcers
Working / Worked
sillygirl68 (Chronic Pain)
Bleeding ulcers. Really bad
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Ibuprofen
    Ibuprofen is an NSAID. They are absorbed by causing bleeding. Since you will deposit the pills directly into your intestine, this is a problem--it ca... [More]
  2. Discussion: Ibuprofen
    The reason for no advil is it can cause ulcers. I would explain that to the doctor and see if there is something else you can try. 2 weeks is a long ... [More]
  3. Discussion: Ibuprofen
    Side note, I take Nexium once a day so if it's bc it may cause ulcers, I dont know if the Nexium would help prevent that or not. [More]
  4. Discussion: Ibuprofen
    I have been do some marathon training and have some inflammation in knees. Saw the doc today and was told to take 800mg of ibuprofen for two weeks. I ... [More]
  5. Discussion: Advil or Aleve, or?
    Does anyone know if Advil (ibuprofen) or Aleve (naproxen sodium) will cause an IC sufferer more pain? I've had pain from over the counter meds before... [More]