I had an extensive hernia repair surgery late May, and to deal with the pain and swelling, I had/have been taking 200 mg of ibuprofen once a night for the last 2 months, on top of the Hydro-ibuprofen combination the doctor told me to take the first month . I don't drink alcohol, but I have Crohn's, and I take 100 mg 6-MP (another probable Hepatotoxic) a day. My liver results have always come back fine, but that was all pre-op. Do I need to worry about this?? Should I go to the Crohn's doctor and request more blood work, or just wait until the next appointment in November? If the combination of 6-mp and ibuprofen caused some kind of liver damage, what symptoms would I look for? Thank you for your time.
2006-08-21 17:04:40 · 9 answers · asked by Mikie S 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
200 mg ibuprofen is not a big dose of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory. It should not interact with the mercaptopurine, as the main toxicity of the NSAID's is on the stomach lining, or potentially (and this is a LONG shot!) the kidney. In excessive doses in a person who may be dehydrated, NSAID's may cause kidney toxicity, but at this dosage, as long as you are well hydrated, does not present any danger to your kidneys.
If you did have liver damage from any of the drugs you are taking, you might experience loss of appetite, discomfort in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, dark urine, or yellowing of the whites of your eyes (jaundice).
Unless your own physician tells you otherwise, I don't think that 200 milligrams of ibuprofen is dangerous to your health..
Good luck to you!
2006-08-21 17:18:10 · answer #1 · answered by drwag1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutly not your taking it once a night ? no no not at all doctors perscribe up to 800 mg in one tablet which can be taken two or three times in a day which is equal to 4 200 mg tabs of cover the counter ibuprofen . and since your only taking this once a day your just fine its when you abuse it by taking several at a time a few times a day is when you should really see a doctor for whats causing the pain .
2006-08-21 17:14:55 · answer #2 · answered by rooroo109 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that that small of a dose will do you any harm. In fact I have read articles that ibuprofen may prevent Alzheimer's Disease. I think that you will be just fine. However any drug could be potentially dangerous but for the time being, if this help the pain, I would continue until your doctor appointment and se what he/she may say.
2006-08-21 17:14:48 · answer #3 · answered by tc 77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a chance of an ulcer with asperin. Also, asperin tends to make it harder for your blood to clot. You should see your doctor about something to help you control the pain.
Good luck!
2006-08-21 17:20:15 · answer #4 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have got to throw my 2 cents in here, your health is too important call your dr on this one. Be a good patient and do it in the morning.
A homehealth worker: you can take too much for too long
2006-08-21 17:15:31 · answer #5 · answered by Eeyore 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Potential for stomach ulcer
2006-08-21 17:11:16 · answer #6 · answered by Billy J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What does the label on the box say about it? Ask your doctor.
2006-08-21 17:10:58 · answer #7 · answered by FL Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if there is asprin in it that will ruin the lining in your stomach
2006-08-21 17:10:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can cause kidney failure. tylenol will cause liver failure
2006-08-21 17:10:02 · answer #9 · answered by madpassion 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋