I need a rough figure of how long it would take for that dosage to become weaker, thus requiring more dosage. I'm asking this from a preventative viewpoint, as I do not want to become dependent/addicted on it, because I have to take it for 1-2 weeks.
2007-01-14 13:36:17 · 5 answers · asked by arsenies@sbcglobal.net 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
I meant to also ask how long it would take to develop a tolerance to that dose.
2007-01-14 15:34:30 · update #1
that drug has no addiction or habituation potential.
2007-01-14 15:22:50 · answer #1 · answered by Lorenzo Steed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ibuprofen is not something a person can get addicted to.
As far as how long before your body develops a tolerance to the drug is variable depending on your mass, current medical status and if you use any other drug (medical or recreational) or alcohol.
Let's say you don't drink, smoke, or are on any other medication and that you are generally healthy.....I'd say 3 days. If you are trying to relieve pain due to a slight injury, that's all the time you need. If you are trying to relieve pain due to an infection (toothache) then it won't help much and you would have to continually up your dosage, which isn't good for your liver.
2007-01-14 13:49:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your body needs about 1200 calories a day just for basic maintenance. If you're consuming less than that, they you are doing harm to your body. I would strongly recommend you meet with a doctor or nutritionist to get some proper answers about food and exercise. EDIT The reason you're always tired is because you are an active person and you are not giving your body enough food to provide the energy you need. At 5'1", you have a BMI of 17 which places you either in the unhealthy under weight range or at the very low end of the healthy weight range. There is absolutely no reason for you to worry about losing weight.
2016-03-14 05:55:06 · answer #3 · answered by Irene 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ibuprofen is, for all intents and purposes, non-addictive. It is also not as hard on your liver as acetaminophen, so liver damage is not a big concern either. The main concern with prolonged doses of Ibuprofen is damage to the stomach lining and ulcers.
Here's a link to RXList: http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/ibup.htm
2007-01-14 14:26:08 · answer #4 · answered by That Guy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Addiction should not be a concern. However, excessive levels of ibuprofen or acetaminophen can cause liver damage. Careful!
2007-01-14 13:47:31 · answer #5 · answered by poorcocoboiboi 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would be concerned about liver and kidneys not addiction.
2007-01-14 18:10:40 · answer #6 · answered by mr.answerman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋