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(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
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Ibuprofen Reviews
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Take it when I am in pain. Not only for my wrist.
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Take 4 @ a time. Rx strength. Works rarely
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It works for a little while.
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I try so hard not to live on this stuff, but there is no getting around during a 'flare-up'. Ibuprofen helps tremendously over the course of time. My stomach is a bit more touchy, but it's a price I'm willing to pay.
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always does
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advil works if i take 3 at a time
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Helps with the inflammation.
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I'm afraid to use it a lot.
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im on 800 mg of ibrup. I take it as needed basically everytday around dinner time and again 6 hours later
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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] -
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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] -
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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] -
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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] -
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]
