What are the long term affects of taking Ibuprofen, Im talking many yrs and about 800 mg a day at least?
2007-07-13 17:16:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
I dont have a dr. I take it also for back and neck pain, I do not have health insurance so Ive never talked to a dr. about it.
2007-07-13 17:26:57 · update #1
Ibuprofen is an non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in the same class as Celebrex and other drugs that were pulled from the market because of cardiac side effects. NSAIDs act by inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins. These hormones are involved in many physiological processes, including pain perception, fever and inflammation. However, prostaglandins may also help to maintain the normal functioning of the cardiovascular system and the blood vessels of the heart, and they influence the excretion of water and sodium by the kidney. In people with hypertension (raised blood pressure) or heart failure, NSAIDs can worsen their condition and impair the effectiveness of their treatment. I would NOT take ibuprofen or any other NSAID for long periods of time.
Ibuprofen has also been shown to cause gastro-intestinal problems with long term use, as the poster above mentioned.
What it comes down to is which is worse? The pain or condition that you're taking the ibuprofen for or it's side effects? Next time you're in to see your doctor, ask him if there is something else you can take and if you can switch off for a while. He may have forgotten that you're still on it.
2007-07-13 17:33:35 · answer #1 · answered by kk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you know all the usual stuff about medicine and using it more then you should. None of them are really true in most cases. Trust me they would not have made it over the counter (OTC) if there was any real serious potential for problems. In my experience 800mg a day is not a whole lot either. The prescription strength is 800 mg 3 times a day. Of course long term use can lead to some serious stomach bleeding. 20,000 people a year DIE from NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti- Inflammatory Drugs) most of these are older Americans that take these drugs long term for arthritis etc. The other potential problem of long term use is Kidney problems. These drugs do put some extra stress on the kidneys. Finally they also can hurt the liver as well but not usually as much as the kidney.
2007-07-13 17:41:44 · answer #2 · answered by a_gyno_guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was on this for years before seeing a doctor, he took tests right away to make sure there were no internal organ problems.
With my serious problems Osteo-arthritis in the severe degenerative stages, twelve surgeries in four years on my spine and neck and, with severe nerve damages I now take Vicodin to replace the Ibuprofen and have blood tests every six weeks.
Any of these can raise havoc with the stomach or other organs not to say the habitual use of these. My own daughter was habituated to aspirin. You can be habituated to any drug if your not careful.
2007-07-13 23:36:23 · answer #3 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you think taking a drug everyday is the right way to go? Go to a doctor. Take a healthinsurance. Examine the CAUSE of the pain! What is your body trying to tell you. Get advise from a physiotherapist and probably chiropractor. Solve the underlaying problem, do not mask it. Learn yoga and meditation (http://anandamarga.org eg.). Good luck!
2014-01-24 20:13:52 · answer #4 · answered by M K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried a Yahoo search for ibuprofen + "side effects"?
2007-07-14 14:10:29 · answer #5 · answered by Susan Yarrawonga 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will give you ulcers as it messes with your stomach,I too take it for my back and my doctor said it can mess with kidneys also.Without it i can;t even get out of bed; GUESS I;M DAMNED IF I DO AND DAMNED IF I DON;T ...PLEASE TALK TO YOUR DOCTER ABOUT THIS,i;M SURPRISED HE NEVER TOLD YOU ABOUT THIS AS YOUR ONLY SUPPOSE TO BE ON IT FOR A SMALL WHILE..good luck,
2007-07-13 17:23:00 · answer #6 · answered by Cami lives 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋