What are the side effects of ibuprofen ?
The most common side-effects of ibuprofen include:
Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Dyspepsia (upper abdominal pain, bloating, indigestion)
Any pain in the stomach or intestines
The following side-effects are also possible, but less common:
Dizziness (if you experience this, don't drive or operate heavy machinery)
Edema ( fluid retention , bloating)
Hypertension (elevated blood pressure)
Stomach inflammation
Ulcers in the digestive system
Rash, and some other allergic reactions
Worsening of asthma symptoms
The following side effects are possible, but extremely rare:
Bleeding in the stomach which may be presented as..
..malaena (black stools)
..hematemesis (vomiting with blood)
Some women may have reduced fertility after long-term use of ibuprofen. This problem stops soon treatment is over.
Ibuprofen problems if taken along with other medications - interactions
Sometimes one medication can interfere with the effects of another medication - this is known as drug interaction . Below is a list of some common interactions; if you are taking medications not listed below check with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure:
Antihypertensive medications - these are drugs taken for high blood pressure (hypertension). In some cases ibuprofen can cause the patient's blood pressure to rise if they are taking antihypertensives.
Anti-inflammatory painkillers - if you are taking diclofenac (Voltarol), indometacin, or naproxen you should not take ibuprofen because of the increased risk of stomach bleeding. Also, ibuprofen will probably not provide any additional pain relief. This includes topical ibuprofen (applied onto the skin).
Aspirin - ibuprofen taken in combination with aspirin significantly raises the risk of stomach bleeding. Patients taking low-dose aspirin for blood thinning should not take ibuprofen, because the blood thinning effect will be diminished.
Digoxin - often used for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Ibuprofen taken in combination with digoxin can raise blood levels.
Lithium - A medication sometimes prescribed for certain mental disorder and illnesses. Ibuprofen can make it harder for the body to eliminate lithium, resulting in high and potentially dangerous levels of lithium in the body.
Methotrexate - used in the treatment of cancer and some auto-immune diseases. Ibuprofen can make it harder for the body to eliminate methotrexate, resulting in high and potentially dangerous levels of methotrexate in the body.
Tacrolimus - this drug is mainly used with patients who have received an organ transplant so that the body's immune system does not reject the new organ. Ibuprofen with tacrolimus can cause kidney damage.
SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) antidepressants - drugs, such as citalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine and sertraline, taken with ibuprofen can increase the risk of bleeding.
Warfarin - this is an anticoagulant drug (a blood thinner); it stops the blood from clotting. Ibuprofen taken with warfarin can reduce the drug's anticoagulant effects.
Ibuprofen and children
According to the NHS (National Health Service), UK, ibuprofen can be given to children over the age of three months as long as they weigh over 5 kilograms, for pain relief, inflammation and to control fever. In some cases doctors may prescribe ibuprofen for younger children if other fever controlling medications are unsuitable.
Ibuprofen is also used for juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Canadian scientists found that ibuprofen is a more effective pain reliever for children with acute musculoskeletal injuries than acetaminophen and codeine
The most common side-effects of ibuprofen include:
Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Dyspepsia (upper abdominal pain, bloating, indigestion)
Any pain in the stomach or intestines
The following side-effects are also possible, but less common:
Dizziness (if you experience this, don't drive or operate heavy machinery)
Edema ( fluid retention , bloating)
Hypertension (elevated blood pressure)
Stomach inflammation
Ulcers in the digestive system
Rash, and some other allergic reactions
Worsening of asthma symptoms
The following side effects are possible, but extremely rare:
Bleeding in the stomach which may be presented as..
..malaena (black stools)
..hematemesis (vomiting with blood)
Some women may have reduced fertility after long-term use of ibuprofen. This problem stops soon treatment is over.
Ibuprofen problems if taken along with other medications - interactions
Sometimes one medication can interfere with the effects of another medication - this is known as drug interaction . Below is a list of some common interactions; if you are taking medications not listed below check with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure:
Antihypertensive medications - these are drugs taken for high blood pressure (hypertension). In some cases ibuprofen can cause the patient's blood pressure to rise if they are taking antihypertensives.
Anti-inflammatory painkillers - if you are taking diclofenac (Voltarol), indometacin, or naproxen you should not take ibuprofen because of the increased risk of stomach bleeding. Also, ibuprofen will probably not provide any additional pain relief. This includes topical ibuprofen (applied onto the skin).
Aspirin - ibuprofen taken in combination with aspirin significantly raises the risk of stomach bleeding. Patients taking low-dose aspirin for blood thinning should not take ibuprofen, because the blood thinning effect will be diminished.
Digoxin - often used for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Ibuprofen taken in combination with digoxin can raise blood levels.
Lithium - A medication sometimes prescribed for certain mental disorder and illnesses. Ibuprofen can make it harder for the body to eliminate lithium, resulting in high and potentially dangerous levels of lithium in the body.
Methotrexate - used in the treatment of cancer and some auto-immune diseases. Ibuprofen can make it harder for the body to eliminate methotrexate, resulting in high and potentially dangerous levels of methotrexate in the body.
Tacrolimus - this drug is mainly used with patients who have received an organ transplant so that the body's immune system does not reject the new organ. Ibuprofen with tacrolimus can cause kidney damage.
SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) antidepressants - drugs, such as citalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine and sertraline, taken with ibuprofen can increase the risk of bleeding.
Warfarin - this is an anticoagulant drug (a blood thinner); it stops the blood from clotting. Ibuprofen taken with warfarin can reduce the drug's anticoagulant effects.
Ibuprofen and children
According to the NHS (National Health Service), UK, ibuprofen can be given to children over the age of three months as long as they weigh over 5 kilograms, for pain relief, inflammation and to control fever. In some cases doctors may prescribe ibuprofen for younger children if other fever controlling medications are unsuitable.
Ibuprofen is also used for juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Canadian scientists found that ibuprofen is a more effective pain reliever for children with acute musculoskeletal injuries than acetaminophen and codeine
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