Advil Liqui-Gels User Reviews & Ratings

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 29, 2012

For Gout, Acute "I have chronic gout problems, been having for 15 years. Advil works well for my back pain and most of the time for joint pain if taken at the first feeling of gout flare. Taking four 200mg capsules at a time."

• sha...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 29, 2018

For Toothache "I don't know why the rating for this medication is so low, unless it is because people just haven't tried it, in which case I would highly recommend doing so. These are my go-to, the liquid medicine means it works faster, and though you can't cure tooth pain fast enough, I can always count on these taking the edge off. I don't bother taking anything else!"

• Anonymous
• April 23, 2008

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "Absolutely could not have survived the pain and inflammation without this drug. It is gentle and safe enough to take 800 mg with food. The liquid gels seem to work (get into my system) much quicker than just plain ibuprofen."

• Pri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 14, 2020

For Period Pain "Didn't work. I took 2 as the first dose because I have intense menstrual pain, but nothing happened. I waited for an hour before taking another one, hoping it would kick in, yet still nothing happened. I guess I can't say I'm surprised; nothing has ever helped my cramps. At this point, I just need to see a doctor ASAP."

• Lan...
• September 16, 2009

For Gout, Acute "I asked my pharmacist what the best over-the-counter treatment for arthritis swelling was. He recommended the Advil. I took one capsule at noon, it is close to midnight, and my swelling has gone down considerably, the pain has as well."

• Lat...
• June 13, 2019

For Toothache "Been there, done that. I've tried everything there is to offer for tooth pain with zero results. I have a huge hole in a lower wisdom tooth as we speak. When waiting to get into the poor man's dentist, it can take a month or more. (Based on income) I have 2 more weeks, and I am counting down the minutes."

• hih...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 16, 2018

For Period Pain "I have awful menstrual pain, and if I don't do anything about it, I lie in bed all day, vomiting and writhing in pain. Advil Liqui-Gels are the only medication that totally relieve my pain, and it does so within minutes! Without Advil Liqui-Gels, I wouldn't be able to function and would need to take time off work. Thank you, Advil Liqui-Gels, you are my savior!"

• Dun...
• May 10, 2009

For Pain "I was suffering from severe body pain, muscle ache due to severe exhaustion after a tiring day at work. Came home, had some dinner, and took one Advil Liqui-Gel (with food works best for me), and when I woke up in the morning, it's almost like what was I complaining about? I was back at the gym working out."

• Asa...
• April 25, 2020

For Period Pain "I've had extremely painful menstrual cramps since I started my period. After having it checked and prescribed many different pain relievers by doctors, I finally tried Advil Liqui-Gel capsules and it's definitely the only one that's worked. Mind you, the cramps were so bad I couldn't move from the bed for the first 2 days, vomiting, couldn't get sleep, and back pain. This has become a lot less now for the past 3 months since I've been taking Liqui-Gels."

• Bon...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 18, 2018

For Pain "I've been taking Advil Liqui-Gels for years for the relief of migraines. The last couple of years I've been developing an itchy scalp that followed with swollen eyes, lips, and tongue. I thought at first it was something I was eating or coming in contact with. I never suspected it to be my Advil since I've been taking them for years and these reactions were kind of new. I've been paying close attention to what I do and eat, and I found that it was most definitely the Advil that was causing these side effects, which often sent me to the emergency room when my tongue would swell. I just wanted to share this experience because it took me two years to figure out the cause of my itchy scalp, swollen eyes, lips, and tongue that would last for two days for the swelling to reduce."

• Dar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 11, 2019

For Period Pain "As much as I don’t like taking medications (I just feel like it’s not good for your kidneys and it’s not natural), I suffer from very painful period cramps every month. I tried using other remedies, but TBH none of them work (even for weed). I normally feel very weak on my first day of my period, and I almost can’t feel any blood in my limbs. Painkillers like Advil work well, and I felt like I was normal again. Would recommend it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 15, 2019

For Muscle Pain "Advil works great for inflammation and pain, but has anybody experienced blood vessels breaking under the skin after long-term use? If I scratch my arm over my clothes, it will make a horrible spot. It only happens on my arms, so weird."

• Be ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 12, 2022

For Toothache "Be careful with this medicine. I've been in pain for over a week. I finally had a root canal done a week ago. I was in a lot of pain afterward. The endodontist gave a paper with instructions saying I can take 4 Advil every 6 hours for pain, I guess he didn't want to prescribe pain meds. I went back yesterday because I started getting sick from the Advil even though I ate before taking. The endodontist had made my tooth too sharp, so it was cutting into my jawbone and the side of my tongue. He did some drilling and smoothed it out, and the pain stopped. The problem is, I'm still nauseous all day, every day. Now I have to see a doctor to make sure I'm okay."

• Ell...
• November 4, 2024

For Period Pain "I have PCOS, endometriosis, and cysts in my ovaries, and have extremely painful periods to the point where I can't even get off my bed. The cramping literally feels like labor pains! My back and muscles ache, and I get really strong migraines. I tried multiple medications and even have prescription ibuprofen, but it doesn't even help like the Advil Liqui-Gels."

• Key...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 28, 2023

"Unbearable pain when trying to breathe. Morphine sulfate had no noticeable effect on the pain. When considering that pleurisy was an inflammation condition, I took two green Advil gel capsules. Within 15 minutes, the pain of my lung dragging on my rib cage had died down to background sensation, and in a half hour, it was almost nondetectable. I did this six times over 24 hours, and all seems to have subsided."

• Sha...
• February 2, 2016

For Headache "Stay away from this. Took this medication at 5 am when I woke up with a headache. Took an Advil Extra Strength. Shortly after, I was puking my guts up for like an hour. I had an exam that morning too. Needless to say, I failed my exam. Thank you, Advil. I do not recommend this."

• tmb...
• April 10, 2009

For Back Pain "Works better for my back pain than OxyContin."

• FeF...
• August 17, 2014

For Period Pain "I suffer with endometriosis. Due to this, the pain is brutal. I have tried most everything under the sun for relief. I highly recommend Advil Liqui-Gels for fast relief with little stomach upset."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 15, 2020

For Toothache "I took Advil, and it's the only pain med I am able to. So I'm in between a rock and a hard place. Because I know why my tooth hurts, it's swollen, I got major gum issues."

• Mer...
• December 6, 2013

For Fever "Gels are better and work faster than the tablet form."

• Dyl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 19, 2020

For Pain "Well, I stabbed myself in the hand with a large knife on accident, and the only thing that is keeping it from hurting after getting stitches is Advil. Actually helping quite a bit."

• Anonymous
• November 30, 2010

For Period Pain "The pain was in my back for some odd reason instead of my stomach, and it was gone about 20-30 minutes after I took the Advil. I could feel nothing for about two hours."

• Adv...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 13, 2022

For Pain "Excellent! Works in less than 20 minutes! Doesn’t interfere with blood clotting as it doesn’t contain aspirin. Doesn’t harm one’s liver, not hepatotoxic as is acetaminophen/Tylenol."

• Kas...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 30, 2022

For Period Pain "I suffer from PCOS and endometriosis. Advil Liqui-Gels is the only medication that can make my pain bearable. I have tried multiple medications, but nothing like Advil for my period!"

• Qun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 7, 2020

For Headache "The gel tablets don't work at all for headaches. Never buying these again. I will only buy the regular Advil."