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Can ibuprofen for pain be taken if one has barrett's esophagus?

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DancnDar 29 Feb 2016

I Google Barrett's Esophagus and Ibuprofen and I found this statement on the American Cancer Society's website.

Some studies have found that the risk of cancer of the esophagus is lower in people with Barrett’s esophagus who take aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen. However, taking these drugs every day can lead to problems, such as kidney damage and bleeding in the stomach. For this reason, most doctors don’t advise that people take NSAIDs to try to prevent cancer. If you are thinking of taking an NSAID regularly, discuss the potential benefits and risks with your doctor first.
Some studies have also found a lower risk of esophageal cancer in people with Barrett’s esophagus who take drugs called statins, which are used to treat high cholesterol. Examples include atorvastatin (Lipitor®) and rosuvastatin (Crestor®). While taking one of these drugs might help some patients lower esophageal cancer risk, doctors don’t advise taking them just to prevent cancer because they can have serious side effects.

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masso 29 Feb 2016

Click on the link:

https://www.drugs.com/food-interactions/ibuprofen.html

Before taking this medicine
Ibuprofen can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, especially if you use it long term or take high doses, or if you have heart disease. Even people without heart disease or risk factors could have a stroke or heart attack while taking this medicine.

Do not use this medicine just before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG).

Ibuprofen may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using ibuprofen, especially in older adults.

You should not use ibuprofen if you are allergic to it, or if you have ever had an asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking aspirin or an NSAID.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medicine if you have:

heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or if you smoke;
a history of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot;
a history of stomach ulcers or bleeding;
asthma;
liver or kidney disease;
fluid retention; or
a connective tissue disease such as Marfan syndrome, Sjogren's syndrome, or lupus.
Taking ibuprofen during the last 3 months of pregnancy may harm the unborn baby.Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether ibuprofen passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Do not give ibuprofen to a child younger than 2 years old without the advice of a doctor.

https://www.drugs.com/ibuprofen.html

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