lately i've been taking Ibuprofen 600 g due to twisting my knee. I'm not sure but does it make you depressed for a couple of days. Lately I've been feeling really down and very sensitive to people things say. this is very unlike me because usually im very energetic and down to earth. is it possible its the pills or no? i read some things online but it didn't say anything about that..i do'nt mean severe depression but just not in a very happy mood most of the time?
2007-02-08 16:13:57 · 9 answers · asked by heedaconda 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I found this article on the web. As you can see, it does say that ibuprofen may cause depression. You may want to talk to your Doctor.
Here's a snippet.
"There are some medications which, for a variety of reasons, appear to bring about depressive symptoms as a side-effect. Some of these are actually rather common. For example, it's known that NSAIDs (such as naproxen sodium, ibuprofen, etc.) can exacerbate depression in those already affected by it."
http://www.healthyplace.com/communities/depression/living/depression_conditions3.asp
2007-02-08 16:20:34 · answer #1 · answered by XYZ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Having had a twisted knee, I can relate. It is possible you're worrying about your knee and you are probably not doing your normal daily routine....I didn't for several weeks. I was down too. As for the ibuprofen, different people have different reactions to drugs...CNS depression isn't uncommon. Try Aleve...it's Naproxen Sodium and worked really well for me. Good luck. What finally workes for me,.... and this is going to sound wacky....the doctor injected my knee with rooster serum...that's not what it is called and not even the medical name for it...but it ceratinly worked. It was five injections over 5 weeks. I wouldn't hesitate to do it again!
2007-02-08 16:23:53 · answer #2 · answered by bflogal77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of depression as a side effect of ibuprofen. But I have heard of it as an effect of going from a very active lifestyle to having an injury. Slowing down your life could certainly have this effect, and lack of exercise, and perhaps even worry about your knee. I hope that this is temporary for you, but if these symptoms persist for more than a couple of weeks please do mention your feelings to a doctor.
2007-02-08 16:20:25 · answer #3 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-16 05:47:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but if you are used to being really energetic and now your stuck with a bad knee, that could definately make you depressed.
2007-02-08 16:16:58 · answer #5 · answered by vvxxzzvv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of ibuprofen causing depression.
2007-02-08 16:16:31 · answer #6 · answered by ArmyChica87 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of it interfering with your mood in any way. My guess is that you may just be a little down from being injured and in pain.
2007-02-08 16:17:41 · answer #7 · answered by justpeachee22 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of this before. But, meds affect everyone differently. Maybe take a lower dosage.
2007-02-08 16:17:28 · answer #8 · answered by bittersweet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldn't think so, alot of people take it and that means alot of people would be depressed and besides it would be written on the bottle if that was a risk or side effect of taking it !!!
2007-02-08 16:17:56 · answer #9 · answered by monkeymomma46 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I often wonder the same thing?.......I've been on/off....long periods and noticed a pattern in mood.
2016-12-16 09:25:24 · answer #10 · answered by Daniel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋