2007-03-12 13:53:04 · 8 answers · asked by Janet M 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
NO not at all.
It is an over the counter pain killer, anti-inflammatory, and fever reducer.
You can not become addicted to it.
2007-03-12 13:58:51 · answer #1 · answered by Heather 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you abuse any kind of medicine it will be addictive because your body relies on it, Ibuprofen or any pain killers should be taken as directed on box, and not exceeding the normal dosage.
2007-03-12 13:57:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it isn't. It doesn't give you a 'high' feeling. It's not a classified drug because it's the 'high' feeling that is addictive. You don't get that feeling with drugs like regular Tylenol or Ibuprofen.
2007-03-12 13:57:20 · answer #3 · answered by Proud to be APBT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No but it can cause gastrointestinal problems if taken injudiciously. I've seen someone die of bleeding peptic ulcer secondary to prolonged self-medication with ibuprofen. Took the ibuprofen because of TV ads.
2007-03-15 04:17:25 · answer #4 · answered by Rene B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The most common problem is it can be rough on the stomach (but so is aspirin). Long term daily use can be harmful to the kidneys (I have had two doctors tell me that). It is definitely not habit forming or addictive.
2007-03-12 14:04:25 · answer #5 · answered by majnun99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure if advil has ibuprofen or not, but I have heard that if you take too much advil it will eat the lining in your stomach, which is bad.
2007-03-12 13:59:51 · answer #6 · answered by Kamah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No its not addictive, but taking it on a regular basis for several years can ruin your liver
2007-03-12 14:01:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say no, but I am not a doctor or nurse.
2007-03-16 12:43:01 · answer #8 · answered by Ellie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋