Ibuprofen for Pain User Reviews (Page 2)
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Reviews for Ibuprofen
- Anonymous
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- June 16, 2013
"I take 1 200 mg ibuprofen before bedtime. It helps me sleep, and I don't wake up with any stiffness in the morning or during the next day. It lasts for 24 hrs."
- Tha...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 16, 2021
Ibuprofen "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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- San...
- May 2, 2020
"Motrin 800 mg saved me daily from excruciating pain associated with shingles."
- Ran...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 25, 2014
Ibuprofen "I recently got braces, the pain quickly started and lasted long. Luckily, I took Advil, and the pain has subsided."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- fre...
- May 22, 2008
Ibuprofen "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."
- Mzk...
- May 3, 2011
"I was prescribed this medicine for a tooth infection and had serious bad pain. Took one 600 mg, and I was all good except sleepy."
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- Mur...
- September 26, 2009
"I have used this drug for 20 years. Cannot take other NSAIDs because they cause stomach pain. But for some reason, ibuprofen I can take with no problem at all. And it works on all my joint pain."
- luc...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- December 2, 2014
Ibuprofen "Great for short-term use."
- Cra...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- May 20, 2017
Ibuprofen "Within 10-15 min, pain is gone. I suffer from chronic headaches/migraines my whole life... it's my lifesaver. It's my best friend."
- Dyl...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 19, 2020
Ibuprofen "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."
- Spe...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- June 18, 2016
"The best pain reliever choice for me!"
- Anonymous
- April 28, 2009
Ibuprofen "It consistently provides long-lasting relief for my headaches, compared with Tylenol."
- Spa...
- August 5, 2008
Ibuprofen "Works better than Tylenol as a pain reliever. With no side effects."
- Adv...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- August 13, 2022
Ibuprofen "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."
- Anonymous
- December 22, 2020
"Unfortunately, it almost never helps me with pain/fever, only slightly eases it."
- Wil...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 13, 2019
Ibuprofen "Ring finger was pulsing with pain. It worked in about 20 minutes. I have to go back to get an X-ray, but working good. My pain was originally at an 8, and I'm at a 2 now."
- Anonymous
- September 14, 2011
"Works okay, but causes upset stomach."
- Car...
- January 30, 2018
"It is like baby aspirin for extreme pain. It doesn't touch bursitis or torn muscle. Takes about an hour to even feel a little relief."
- Ang...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- October 17, 2021
"It does okay, just wish it was a little stronger. But for the most part, it is very helpful. Wish it could be taken more often as well. I also wish it could be taken without food and not get sick."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 11, 2022
Ibuprofen "I found that I was only able to get a very small amount of relief from taking Motrin."
- Anonymous
- April 5, 2020
Ibuprofen "I was taking ibuprofen for my pain and then realized it was making it worse. I stopped and the pain has gone away."
- Anonymous
- October 2, 2008
Ibuprofen "I love it. It worked well for my children."
- Ist...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- December 22, 2022
"This completely eradicates my migraines, and as a bonus, I found it helps my allergies a lot (itchy skin/scalp), much more than, for example, loratadine/Claritin."
- Gob...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- December 21, 2021
"It is helpful for mild pain, and I use it as my go-to if I really feel throbbing, on inflammation. I would recommend. About an 8 on the good side."
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"I am a 65-year-old man, and I find ibuprofen has always made my memory better. I take one to four tablets of 200 mg a week. Sometimes I take an extra one for pain. It always works on any type of pain I have."