It seems like sometimes I'm taking about 2-3 Advil (bottle says: Ibuprofen...200 mg) about 2-3 times a day. My recommended dose is two pills, but my doctor says if things "really hurt" I can take three.
Is this bad? i.e. Is there a point where taking too many Advil in a short amount of time can negatively effect health rather than help, or ruin something in your body???
2007-03-15 11:02:22 · 14 answers · asked by NymZea 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
I have to take 6 to 8 200 mg Ibuprofen tablets to even get an effect (on a headache, or muscle aches). BUT, I weigh about 250 lbs (and am very tall).
The nice thing about Ibuprofen is, the difference between a theraputic dose and a lethal dose is *huge* -- versus Aceteminophen, in which the lethal dose is only about 2 or 3 times the theraputic dose.
The dosage does go by weight (I assume you are lighter than me), but I wouldn't worry about taking as many as you say.
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2007-03-15 11:09:37 · answer #1 · answered by tlbs101 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Advil Effects
2016-11-10 01:11:22 · answer #2 · answered by kryst 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please click on this link and read the information. This is the National Institute of Health and it is an information page on Ibuprofen.
This page discusses:
Why is this medication prescribed?
How should this medicine be used?
Other uses for this medicine
What special precautions should I follow?
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
What should I do if I forget a dose?
What side effects can this medication cause?
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
In case of emergency/overdose
What other information should I know?
Brand names
Brand names of combination products
There are MANY important things that you need to be aware of. I have taken Ibuprofen for pain, too. But, I only take it when I hurt. There have been weeks where I would take it often, and then the pain did start to subside. If your pain doesnt subside within 10 days, you should keep in touch with your doctor. Chronic pain should not be lived with, there may be something else that you can do for your condition.
Hope you feel better.
2007-03-15 11:15:04 · answer #3 · answered by What, what, what?? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a friend that is a pharmacist, there are rare side effects of Ibuprofen that can cause stomach bleeding and extremely unlikely liver damage. I would suggest that if you are taking ibuprofen every day for more than 2 weeks you discuss it with your doctor or health care provider.
2007-03-15 11:10:21 · answer #4 · answered by Philatellic I.Y.C. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, nsaids (Advil is one) have now been found to cause an increased risk of cardiovascular problems.
It is not a problem for everyone, but it may pay in your case to ask your doctor specifically about this.
But don't take my word for it alone. Look it up at this site:
http://arthritis.about.com/od/nsaids/a/fdaaction.htm
2007-03-15 11:11:20 · answer #5 · answered by Sue L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SIDE EFFECTS: The most common side effects from ibuprofen are rash, ringing in the ears, headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, constipation and heartburn. Ibuprofen may cause ulceration of the stomach or intestine, and the ulcers may bleed. Sometimes, ulceration and bleeding can occur without abdominal pain, and black tarry stools, weakness, and dizziness upon standing (orthostatic hypotension) may be the only signs of a problem. NSAIDs reduce the flow of blood to the kidneys and impair function of the kidneys. The impairment is most likely to occur in patients with preexisting impairment of kidney function or congestive heart failure, and use of NSAIDs in these patients should be done cautiously. People who are allergic to other NSAIDs, including aspirin, should not use ibuprofen. Individuals with asthma are more likely to experience allergic reactions to ibuprofen and other NSAIDs.
2007-03-15 12:06:16 · answer #6 · answered by Old guy 124 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it can hurt you. Taking anything excessively can negitively affect your health. Try to keep your intake to a minimum if at all possible. I don't know what your problem is, but you might be helped by alternative means of pain management. I'm sure you can look up your condition along & find lots of resources that might be feasible solutions. Accupuncture & meditation might help.
2007-03-15 11:12:34 · answer #7 · answered by low_on_ram 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could develop an immunity (that's not the right word - I meant to say that you could develop a tolerance) to it....then it's ineffective and you have to find an alternative.
2007-03-15 11:06:03 · answer #8 · answered by JD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could cause stomach damage. Just make sure your stomach is full when you take it.
2007-03-15 11:05:35 · answer #9 · answered by Isabella 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you think it is too much i would say stop untill u talk to a doctor
2007-03-15 11:05:43 · answer #10 · answered by t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋