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Brand Names:
Advil, Brufen, Costco Ibuprofen Liquid Gels, Dollar Store Brand Ibuprofen, Equaline Brand Ibuprofen, Equate Ibuprofen, Ibalgin, Kirkland Ibuprofen, Life Brand Ibuprofen, Member's Mark, Motrin, Nurofen, Perifar, Target Ibuprofen
What is Ibuprofen?
Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drug used to relieve pain and swelling. It is thought to have lower levels of side effects than other NSAIDS and is widely found throughout over-the-counter painkiller medications.
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19 patients in the community are taking or have taken Ibuprofen.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Aches and pains | 6 | 31% |
| General health | 5 | 26% |
| Other | 3 | 15% |
| Chills/fever | 1 | 5% |
| Pain | 1 | 5% |
| bursitis | 1 | 5% |
| Headaches | 1 | 5% |
Based on the patients currently taking Ibuprofen.
How long current patients have been taking Ibuprofen or how long patients were taking Ibuprofen before stopping.
Results from 4 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
| Moderate | 100% | 2 |
|---|
Aches and pains
| Severe | 0% | 0 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 0% | 0 |
| Mild | 50% | 2 |
| None | 50% | 2 |
Top reported side-effects include: upset stomach, stomach upset, Abdominal Pain
Summary results are based on 4 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.