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Advil for Pain User Reviews

Rating: 6.5

Advil has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 6 reviews for the treatment of pain. 67% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 33% reported a negative experience.

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 6, 2018

"Tried using Advil PM due to fibromyalgia pain and wasn't able to sleep. However, I probably would have slept better if I didn't take anything because not only did it not help me sleep, it failed to take any of the slightest pain away."

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  • Whe...
  • April 2, 2012

"I've been taking Advil (ibuprofen) since 1999 for headaches and body pains. I sometimes take this with the prescription medication Maxalt (which treats migraines). I've had REALLY bad headaches and migraines since I was in grade school and took Tylenol until I was in my late 20s. I then started taking the regular 2-tablet dose, 400 mg. I HAVE, on occasion, upped the dosage (not on doctors' instruction) to 600 mg if the 400 mg dosage isn't effective and the pain doesn't subside within 30-45 minutes."

9 / 10
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  • Pea...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 26, 2018

"Advil works extremely well for toothache. I was taking prescription ibuprofen 600, and they don't work as well or as fast as original Advil, in my opinion. Starts to work 15-30 mins after taking 3 for me. This is an infected tooth that needed a root canal or is going to eventually be pulled. I keep Advil in my purse and will discontinue use after I have the procedure. Very pleased at how it stops extreme pain. A godsend!"

10 / 10
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  • Tha...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 16, 2021

"I was on it for about a week, taking it once daily for tendonitis. Started getting migraines after several days and ultimately ended up in the emergency room with AFib. Would not recommend."

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  • Ran...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 25, 2014

"I recently got braces, the pain quickly started and lasted long. Luckily, I took Advil, and the pain has subsided."

8 / 10
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  • fre...
  • May 22, 2008

"I love this product! I was in severe pain until I started taking Advil. Right away I felt the pain go away - it was like the first time I heard the Beatles. Thank you so much."

10 / 10
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