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Brand Names:
Advil, Brufen, Costco Ibuprofen, Dollar Store Brand Ibuprofen, Equaline Brand Ibuprofen, Equate Ibuprofen, Ibalgin, Kirkland Ibuprofen, Life Brand Ibuprofen, Member's Mark, Motrin, Nurofen, Perifar, Target Ibuprofen
What is Ibuprofen? 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.
See more information, including instructions, precautions, side effects, and interactions.
Reasons Taken
24 patients in the community are taking or have taken Ibuprofen.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Aches and pains | 7 | 29% |
| General health | 5 | 20% |
| Other | 3 | 12% |
| Chills/fever | 1 | 4% |
| Pain | 1 | 4% |
| bursitis | 1 | 4% |
| Headaches - Right eye/neck/head | 1 | 4% |
| Headaches | 1 | 4% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Ibuprofen.
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Ibuprofen or how long patients were taking Ibuprofen before stopping.
Currently taking Ibuprofen
Stopped taking Ibuprofen
| 0-1 month | 1-3 months | 3-6 months | 6 months-1year | 1-2 years | 2 years or more |
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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
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| Course of treatment ended | 1 | 100% |  |
Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 5 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
| Major | 33% | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 67% | 2 |
Aches and pains
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 0% | 0 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 0% | 0 |
| Mild | 40% | 2 |
| None | 60% | 3 |
Top reported side-effects include: stomach upset, upset stomach, gastritis
Summary results are based on 5 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (2 of 5)
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- baltogirl
- Sex: F
- Mental Symptoms: mild
- Physical Symptoms: mild
- Advanced Symptoms/Infections/Cancers: moderate
- 874
- VL < 50
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by baltogirl
Nov 05, 2008
- EfficacyModerate
- Side-effectsMild
- Pain
- Advice/Tips
- works good but im told can cause ulcers
- See full evaluation
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0 helpful marks
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- Stradog585
- Sex: M
- Mental Symptoms: mild
- Physical Symptoms: none
- Advanced Symptoms/Infections/Cancers: moderate
- 29
- VL 217
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by Stradog585
Nov 16, 2008
- EfficacyModerate
- Side-effectsNone
- Aches and pains
- See full evaluation
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0 helpful marks