What is Ibuprofen?
CATEGORY: Over the Counter Drugs
TYPES:Generic: IbuprofenBrand:
Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drug used to relieve pain and swelling. It is thought to have lower levels of side effects than other NSAIDS and is widely found throughout over-the-counter painkiller medications.
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How do members experience Ibuprofen?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
---|---|---|---|
Migraine | 3,884 | 198 | |
Pain | 1,963 | 583 | |
Degenerative disc disease | 1,607 | 147 | |
Psoriatic arthritis | 909 | 23 | |
Endometriosis | 692 | 29 |
Common side effects
Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Stomach pain | 77 | |
Nausea | 22 | |
Gastric ulcer | 12 | |
Stomach discomfort | 11 | |
Acid reflux | 10 | |
Heartburn | 9 |
Side effect severity
Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Severe | 81 | |
Moderate | 128 | |
Mild | 217 | |
None | 874 |
Member evaluations
S1103
evaluated on Jun 11, 2020
- Perceived effectiveness for headaches: Major
- Side effects: None
TheWorshipper
evaluated on Jun 05, 2018
- Perceived effectiveness for carpal tunnel syndrome: Slight
- Side effects: None
reikihh
evaluated on Mar 15, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for pain: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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