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Ibuprofen

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6.7 Effectiveness

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Description | Uses & Side Effects | Warnings

Ibuprofen is the generic name and active ingredient of this medication. It is available under various brand names like, Advil, Genpril, Ibu, Midol, Motrin, and Nuprin.

It belongs to a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It functions by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

It is primarily used reduce fever and treat pain or inflammation caused by various conditions like arthritis; back pain; headache; menstrual cramps; minor injury; and toothache; etc.

Common Uses:

This medication is used to reduce fever and treat pain or inflammation caused by various conditions like, arthritis; back pain; menstrual cramps; minor injuries; and toothache etc.

Off Label Uses:

Used in the treament of:
Fibromyalgia symptoms;
Gout symptoms;
Migraines;
Pain or inflammation caused by various other conditions;
Symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus.

Side Effects:
Bloating;
Indigestion;
Nausea;
Nervousness;
Stomach cramps;
Swelling;
Vomiting.

Cautions / Warnings:

Contraindicated in:
Pregnant women and nursing mothers;
People who drink alcohol frequently;
People with asthma; heart disease; liver disease or liver failure;
People that are allergic to medicines, including aspirin or any other NSAID pain medications.

Drug Interactions:
ACE inhibitors;
Aspirin;
Corticosteroids;
Lithium;
Methotrexate;
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
Warfarin.

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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
Ibuprofen	7.27	6.08	1.32	350
Aleve	7.06	6.16	1.12	110
Advil	6.97	5.81	0.77	375
Vicodin	6.53	6.21	4.16	139
Tylenol	6.51	5.32	0.88	536

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Effectiveness of Ibuprofen by Condition

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Effectiveness on "Pain Relief"

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Ibuprofen, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0.7%	4.6%	88.8%	5.3%	0.7%
Balance/Equilibrium	0.2%	2.2%	91.9%	4.3%	1.5%
Blood Pressure	0.3%	0.8%	96%	1.7%	1.2%
Breathing	0.8%	0.8%	94.5%	2.8%	1%
Confidence	0.5%	2%	92.4%	3.8%	1.3%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	2.5%	90.6%	6.1%	0.8%
Digestion	1.2%	5.3%	91.1%	1.8%	0.7%
Emotional Well-being	0.3%	3.1%	84.9%	9.7%	2%
Energy	0.3%	5.9%	80.6%	12%	1.2%
Eyesight	0.5%	1.2%	96%	1.7%	0.7%
Memory	0.2%	1.5%	95.9%	2.2%	0.3%
Mental Clarity	0.3%	2.3%	88%	7.9%	1.5%
Pain	4.2%	5.9%	47.4%	21.7%	20.8%
Patience	0.8%	2%	89.1%	7.1%	1%
Sexual Health	0.5%	1.8%	94.4%	2.3%	1%
Skin Complexion	0.3%	1.3%	96%	1.7%	0.7%
Sleep	1.1%	4.1%	72.7%	17.9%	4.2%
Stress Level	1%	3.1%	83.3%	11.5%	1.1%

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Commonly Reported Ibuprofen Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Gas	98.3%	1.7%	0%	0%	0%
Headache	96%	2.7%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%
Muscle Spasms	98%	1.7%	0%	0%	0.3%
Heartburn	93.2%	2.3%	2.3%	2.3%	0%
Muscle Cramping	99.2%	0.8%	0%	0%	0%
Allergic Reaction	98%	1.2%	0.2%	0.3%	0.3%
Anxiety	96.7%	3.3%	0%	0%	0%
Fatigue	93.8%	4.7%	1%	0.3%	0.2%
Insomnia	98.3%	0.8%	0.8%	0%	0%
Tremors	98.6%	1.4%	0%	0%	0%
Appetite Loss	88.7%	7.5%	1.9%	1.9%	0%
Change in Weight	87.5%	12.5%	0%	0%	0%
Unusual Taste in Mouth	95%	5%	0%	0%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	98.3%	1.7%	0%	0%	0%
Dry Mouth	91.1%	7.7%	0.9%	0%	0.2%
Osteoporosis / Loss of Bone Mass	88.9%	0%	11.1%	0%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	99.2%	0%	0%	0%	0.8%
Blurred Vision	98.3%	1.7%	0%	0%	0%
Cold Symptoms	98.3%	0.8%	0.8%	0%	0%
Depression	98.2%	1%	0.6%	0.2%	0%
Increased Urination	98.2%	0%	1.8%	0%	0%
Lethargy	96.8%	2.6%	0%	0.3%	0.3%
Bruising	87.5%	0%	0%	12.5%	0%
Hot Flashes / Flushing	96%	4%	0%	0%	0%
Skin Rash	97.7%	0%	0%	0%	2.3%
Swelling	98.1%	0%	0%	0%	1.9%
Diarrhea	97.6%	1.8%	0.6%	0%	0%
Difficulty Urinating	98.6%	0.7%	0.7%	0%	0%
Feeling of Warmth	96%	3%	1%	0%	0%
Mood Swings	98.3%	1.7%	0%	0%	0%
Movement Problems	97.7%	1.5%	0.9%	0%	0%
Muscle / Joint Pain	77.8%	11.1%	11.1%	0%	0%
Stomach Ache	91.7%	6.6%	1.7%	0%	0%
Tingling Sensations	98%	2%	0%	0%	0%
Change in Sex Drive	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Drowsiness	88.3%	7.8%	3.2%	0.5%	0.2%
Eye / Vision Problems	88.9%	0%	11.1%	0%	0%
Nausea	90.4%	5.5%	2.7%	1%	0.3%
Sensitivity to Light	99.2%	0%	0.8%	0%	0%
Slow Heartbeat	99.1%	0.6%	0%	0%	0.3%
Chest Heaviness / Pressure	97%	3%	0%	0%	0%
Dehydration / Thirst	93%	5.3%	1.8%	0%	0%
Dizziness	91.8%	5.8%	1.7%	0.7%	0%
Irregular Heartbeat	98.3%	1.7%	0%	0%	0%
Vomiting	98%	0%	2%	0%	0%
Confusion	99.2%	0.8%	0%	0%	0%
Constipation	94.2%	4.1%	0.6%	0.9%	0.2%
Fever	98.4%	1%	0.2%	0%	0.4%
Slow Breathing	99.7%	0.3%	0%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Ibuprofen Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Muscle Spasms	97.7%	1.1%	1.1%	0%	0%
Slow Breathing	96.6%	3.4%	0%	0%	0%
Addiction	98.1%	1.9%	0%	0%	0%
Confusion	98.8%	0.9%	0.2%	0%	0%
High Blood Pressure	88.9%	0%	11.1%	0%	0%
Migraine / Chronic Daily Headaches	99%	1%	0%	0%	0%
Skin Rash	87.5%	12.5%	0%	0%	0%
Ulcer	99.3%	0%	0.7%	0%	0%
Rapid Heartbeat	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Discolored Urine	95.5%	2.3%	2.3%	0%	0%
Metallic Taste in Mouth	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Slow Heartbeat	98.9%	0%	1.1%	0%	0%
Change in Weight	98%	1%	0%	1%	0%
Fever	95.7%	0%	4.3%	0%	0%
Indigestion	93.3%	0%	0%	6.7%	0%
Dark / Tarry Stools	96.2%	1.9%	0%	1.9%	0%
Decreased Number of Blood Cells	88.9%	11.1%	0%	0%	0%
Delirium	99.8%	0.2%	0%	0%	0%
Liver Damage	90%	10%	0%	0%	0%
Sore Throat	97.7%	0%	2.3%	0%	0%
Dry Mouth	97%	2%	0%	0%	1%
Heartburn	70%	0%	20%	0%	10%
Itching	88.9%	11.1%	0%	0%	0%
Lethargy	96.6%	3.4%	0%	0%	0%
Change in Skin Coloring	98%	0%	2%	0%	0%
Irregular Heartbeat	98.4%	1.6%	0%	0%	0%
Reduced Libido	99.3%	0.4%	0.4%	0%	0%
Stomach Ache	85%	5%	5%	2.5%	2.5%
Swelling	0%	0%	0%	100%	0%
Eye / Vision Problems	97.7%	0%	0%	2.3%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	93.6%	2.1%	2.1%	0%	2.1%
Heart Attack	99.8%	0%	0.2%	0%	0%
Ringing in Ears	93.3%	4.4%	2.2%	0%	0%
Stomach Ulcers	88.9%	0%	0%	0%	11.1%
Unusual Taste in Mouth	87.5%	12.5%	0%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Ibuprofen

Since taking Ibuprofen Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

Auto Accident	0.8%
Blindness	0.4%
Fall	0.3%
Hallucination	0.4%

Hospitalization	0.1%
Seizure	0.6%
Stroke	0.1%

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