Ibuprofen Treatment Report
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Brand Names:
Advil, Advil Migraine, Brufen, Dollar Store Brand, Equaline Brand, Equate, Ibalgin, Kirkland, Life Brand, Member's Mark, Motrin, Nurofen, Target
See also:
Ibuprofen Prescription, Midol
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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See more information, including instructions, precautions, side effects, and interactions.
Reasons Taken
22 patients in the community are taking or have taken Ibuprofen.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 9 | 50% |
| General health | 3 | 16% |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 3 | 16% |
| Numbness, tingling, pins & needles (paresthesia) | 1 | 5% |
| pain between shoulder blades down arms | 1 | 5% |
| Don't know | 1 | 5% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not indicated | 1 | 100% |  |
Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 2 patient evaluations. See the overall results and the individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
| Moderate | 100% | 1 |
|---|
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 0% | 0 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 0% | 0 |
| Mild | 0% | 0 |
| None | 100% | 2 |
Top reported side-effects include:
Adherence
| Always | 100% |
|---|---|
| Usually | 0% |
| Sometimes | 0% |
| Never | 0% |
Burden
| Major | 0% |
|---|---|
| Moderate | 0% |
| Slight | 0% |
| None | 100% |
Cost
| $200+ | 0% |
|---|---|
| $100-199 | 0% |
| $50-99 | 0% |
| $25-49 | 0% |
| less than $25 | 100% |
Summary results are based on 2 individual responses. For more information, see overall results.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (2 of 2)
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- jntdsn
- Mouth/throat: mild
- Arms: mild
- Chest: mild
- Legs: mild
- See profile
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by jntdsn
Aug 18, 2008
- EfficacyModerate
- Side-effectsNone
- General health
- See full evaluation
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0 helpful marks
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- dixie pixie
- Mouth/throat: mild
- Arms: mild
- Chest: mild
- Legs: mild
- See profile
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by dixie pixie
Aug 18, 2008
- EfficacySlight
- Side-effectsNone
- Restless legs when trying to sleep
- See full evaluation
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0 helpful marks