is it safe to be taking five ibuprofen or more a day just because of a head ache???? or even four ibuprofen at a time???
2006-08-09 19:53:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
what if someone was like "i feel a headache comeing so im going to take some." but they do it right when they get up every morning
2006-08-09 20:03:13 · update #1
In the long term I would say No, it's not. Ibuprofen can cause damage to your stomach lining. If you're taking that much, at least make sure you're taking it with food. I work in a hospital and have seen patients come in with bleeding stomach ulcers that were severe enough that they required a blood transfusion. One was taking 8 tablets daily. See if your Dr. can prescribe something as effective but less damaging.
2006-08-09 19:58:17 · answer #1 · answered by Some Guy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will tell you what my Doctor told me when I asked about Ibuprofen.
The ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM DOSE= (4) 200Mg Tablets
4 Times a Day
That's the MAX which totals 3200Mg and it's tough on your stomach. Yes it can cause bleeding, you have to be careful. Ibuprofen at that level kills pain so well you won't feel an ulcer. That's what can make it so dangerous.
I personally took 1800 to 2400Mg a Day, ALWAYS with FOOD, for a year and had no problem.
If you're having recurring headache maybe you should check with your MD. I hope this helps, good luck.
2006-08-10 03:42:26 · answer #2 · answered by charley128 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not if you're prego, also NO if you have just head ache. because i've used it, it can cuz you ulcer or even gut cancer if you use it for a long time without really any reason, ibuprofen stops inner bleeding, but if there no bleeding, it can accure bleeding. Don't do it....
2006-08-10 03:04:23 · answer #3 · answered by clovisfleischhund 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not on a steady basis not only is it hard on the stomach but can play heck on the kidneys over a period of time you need to find the underlying cause of the headaches.
2006-08-10 03:26:59 · answer #4 · answered by cowgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh not a smart idea... you should see a doctor about the headaches.
2006-08-10 03:00:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i take up to 12 a day and im fine
2006-08-10 02:57:32 · answer #6 · answered by Ethernaut 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can get 800mg prescriptions so if you take 4 200mg thats like taking 1 800mg.. i do it all the time and im still alive.
2006-08-10 02:57:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is very dangeous.
Better switch to another medicine with low dose.
2006-08-10 05:11:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do most of the time and I`m still here I guess its all on how your body handles it.
2006-08-10 02:59:06 · answer #9 · answered by dolfinluver4evr76 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋