Ibuprofen and Heartburn: What Users Say

• Jan...
• February 14, 2017

For Sciatica "I have severe sciatica that is absolutely devastating to my lifestyle. I drive a lot, and the pain is excruciating. 800 mg of ibuprofen provides relief in about an hour to an hour and a half, and from a dose to pain returning is about 3 to 3 and a half hours. It's not much, but it's the only thing giving me a respite from what is otherwise excruciating pain. I'm starting to get routine heartburn for the first time in years after taking this routinely for three months. Starting to worry about the stomach side effects. Can also be hard on the kidneys."

• Iva...
• October 17, 2009

For Pain "This medicine works super for pain if you take enough. I used it for many months for back pain due to disc protrusion. Chronic use gave me stomach problems. I used too much, and my doctor claimed I was passing blood, so I use it sparingly now if the Tylenol-based medicines do not work well enough. It helps mild headache to where Tylenol does nothing. When you start having heartburn or loose bowel movements, stop taking ibuprofen and use something else, tell your doctor, or you will hurt yourself seriously. Over-the-counter does not mean safe to use as you wish."

• Joh...
• August 11, 2015

Ibuprofen "Took an 800 mg with food. Severe gas, heartburn, vomiting, and diarrhea. It's been 24 hours, and my stomach is still in excruciating pain. Never again."