What are the long term effects of advil?

Question

I have to take 1 advil three times a day due to severe back pain. I have been doing this for 6 years. What are the long term affects? Any alternatives BESIDES a chiro? Because my chiro appt.s don't seem to make a difference...

Answer 1

Of course, there is a possibility of adverse effects with any medication, be it over-the-counter or prescription. Although pharmaceutical companies test products before they are approved and the FDA monitors products for safety, sometimes a medication is approved and prescribed, and then, after further study, found to be a significant enough health hazard that it is pulled from the market. Such is the story of Vioxx (rofecoxib), another pain reliever found to cause heart problems in some people.

Acetaminophen, on the other hand, has the advantage of being available since 1955 and a nationwide best-seller for many years. (Notably, Vioxx was only on the market from 1999-2004.) The large, collective experience with acetaminophen suggests that any health risks are small, although, granted, this reasoning is not free of flaws. The FDA is reviewing the safety of acetaminophen as it reviews the safety of all the over-the-counter pain-relievers such as Advil (ibuprofen) and Aleve (naproxen).

We do know that acetaminophen is risky in two ways: first, in overdose, it is fatal. Do not use more than the recommended dosage (and even lower dosages if you have liver problems). Second, long-term high-dose probably increases the risk of kidney problems.

Still, acetaminophen is an effective, non-addictive pain reliever and a very good option for the daily bothersome pain of arthritis, because the alternatives all carry their own risks. If you like, you could use acetaminophen as you need it; acetaminophen does not offer any pain-relieving advantage if taken every day instead of taken "once in a while." (Except, if you take it regularly, you could prevent yourself from ever feeling the arthritis pain.)

For people with more severe pain, doctors sometimes prescribe stronger medications or send their patients for specialized care. There are many "pain clinics" that regularly work with people who have uncontrolled pain and the clinics can also help manage the side effects of any narcotic-type medications. They can also explain the risks of addiction and the role of narcotics in controlling chronic pain.

Answer 2

Try another Chiropractor. Many people will see numerous medical doctors, yet only try one Chiropractor. Chiropractic is a highly skilled profession. As with any complex skill, some Chiropractors are better than others.

Advil is a very dangerous drug and does NOT treat the CAUSE of your back pain. It is well documented to KILL over 16,500 Americans each year when taken properly (not the result of overdoses)!

Best wishes and good luck.

Answer 3

The only real problem that can arise from over using Advil is stomach ulcers but like people have told you, 200 mg a night is not enough to do you harm.

Answer 4

long-term effects include internal bleeding and kidney failure (which can lead to a domino inside the body in the heart, respiratory and so on). Everyone is susceptible to these effects even if you dont take medicine...The answer is simply that a bad diet can affect well-being just like medicine. Anyways, try to cut avoid Advil and see if you can see a therapist. Try to inquire on alternatives, such as certain exercises that can relieve pain. I do my best to avoid medications...

Answer 5

Advil, Aleve, Ibuprophen..Its all about the same. The most common side effect in long term use is stomach ulcers. If you begin having frequent stomach aches that dont seem to go away. You better contact your family doctor and tell him about the long term use of Advil. Also, you might want to rotate and use Tylenol.

Answer 6

funny thing about chiros is that (see john strossel's book) if you take a healthy person to 5 different chiros, they will all give that person a different diagnosis. in other words, forget 'em. they're not doing you any good anyway.

my gf has severe join problems too. she used to take lots of neproxin (that's prescription strength, worth 2 pills that you buy over the counter), vicodin, delotted (sp?), you name it. ultimately, none of it was working for her, so she stopped using it. after so many doses of naproxen, her body just got used to it and it wouldn't do any good any more.

maybe your doctor can recommend something better - either your primary care, or orthopedic doctor. perhaps a pain clinic can help. heck, in california they swear that smoking pot relieves pain. exercise experts will tell you that exercising your back muscles is the ultimate answer. everyone's got different solutions, so i encourage you to try, try, try different things until you find one that truly works for you! good luck!

Answer 7

Ibuprofen appears to have the lowest incidence of gastrointestinal adverse drug reactions (ADRs) of all the non-selective NSAIDs.
In low single doses (200 to 400 mg) and daily doses of up to 1,200 mg the incidence of side effects is low. However, in patients treated on a long-term basis with more than 1,200 mg daily discontinuation rates are as high as 10 to 15%.
Common adverse effects include: nausea, dyspepsia, gastrointestinal ulceration/bleeding, raised liver enzymes, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, salt and fluid retention, hypertension.
Infrequent adverse effects include: oesophageal ulceration, heart failure, hyperkalaemia, renal impairment, confusion, bronchospasm, rash.

Answer 8

While initial pain is what begins the chronic use of pain relieveers, there is documented evidence that chronic pain can actually stem from use of the pain relievers. What I mean is that just like a cocaine is a stimulant and makes people euphoric, people who are cocaine addicts are depressed when not on the drug. It can be the same with pain relievers. You might be dealing with what is referred by physicians as "drug induced pain". This is often related to headaches but can be related to other forms of debilitating chronic pain.

You should really talk to a physician that has dealt with it before and talk over your options.

Answer 9

u should have frequent check ups with ur dr. because ulcers and internal bleeding can occur. also take advil with food or an antacid, to avoid stomach upset on long term effects.it can cause liver or kidney inflammation. this drug can cause water retention.ask ur dr, for an alternative medicine, only he can tell u what else to take. god bless

Answer 10

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