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Ibuprofen Treatment Report
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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
Generic Name: 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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Reasons Taken
32 patients in the community are taking or have taken Ibuprofen.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 11 | 34% |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 5 | 15% |
| General health | 4 | 12% |
| Numbness, tingling, pins & needles (paresthesia) | 3 | 9% |
| Pain | 1 | 3% |
| Don't know | 1 | 3% |
| pain between shoulder blades down arms | 1 | 3% |
| Lower back pain | 1 | 3% |
| Support another treatment | 1 | 3% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Ibuprofen.
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Ibuprofen or how long patients were taking Ibuprofen before stopping.
Currently taking Ibuprofen
Stopped taking Ibuprofen
| 0-1 month | 1-3 months | 3-6 months | 6 months-1year | 1-2 years | 2 years or more |
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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
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| Not indicated | 1 | 100% |  |
Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 5 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
| Slight | 100% | 1 |
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Other
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 0% | 0 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 0% | 0 |
| Mild | 20% | 1 |
| None | 80% | 4 |
Top reported side-effects include: upset stomach, stomach upset, Abdominal Pain
Summary results are based on 5 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (2 of 5)
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- jntdsn
- Mouth/throat: none
- Arms: mild
- Chest: mild
- Legs: mild
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by jntdsn
Aug 18, 2008
- EfficacyModerate
- Side-effectsNone
- General health
- See full evaluation
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- dixie pixie
- Mouth/throat: mild
- Arms: mild
- Chest: mild
- Legs: mild
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by dixie pixie
Aug 18, 2008
- EfficacyModerate
- Side-effectsNone
- pain between shoulder blades down arms
- See full evaluation
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