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Ibuprofen

Questions about Ibuprofen, also known by the names Brufen, Nurofen, Advil, and Motrin.

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How much mg of pain reliver can you take at one time?

it really depends on the type of pain reliever. if it is anything over the counter like Motrin or Tylenol then it isn't recommended that you ever exceed 4000mg a day. liver damage and failure happens at that point,

if it is any prescription pain reliever such as percocet, oxycodone, hydrocodone, morphine or Oxycontin than you must be very careful. these are narcotic opiate pain killers and overdose is very common. There is a very thin line with these and what kills one person might not kill you. it is never safe to take more than prescribed but it is extremely common. It would depend on your body weight and how often you take pain killers to say how many milligrams is safe for you. Its always a better idea to just take the recommended dose and follow all directions your doctor gives you.

Is it okay to give old dogs low doses of Ibuprofen?

Only under a vet's care and directions. Ibuprofen can easily reach toxic (fatal) levels in dogs. See the Related Link.

Can you take Darvocet with an anti-inflammatory drug?

No. Darvocet is a pain relieving drug, not anti-inflammatory. Darvocet contains codeine, which is meant to relieve pain, not so much for inflammation. See if you can get some 800mg Motrin instead. Even for a pain reliever, Darvocet isn't very strong....seems to work well as a mild pain reliever for females though.

Does ibroprophen contain aspirin?

No, it is a completely different chemical compound than aspirin, which is acetylsalicylic acid.

Can you take Voltaren and Ibuprofen together?

Voltaren and Ibuprofen, both being of the NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) class, should not be taken together. Often drugs of the same class will compete for the same biological pathway, basically cancelling each other out (thus decreasing the pain-relieving effects) and increasing the side effects.

Is it safe to take half of a 10 mg Valium?

If taken properly and prescribed from your docter. However long time use can become an addiction.

Can you take hydrocodone and Ibuprofen together?

Yes, you can. Ibuprofen and Hydrocodone work in different ways. When Hydrocodone is prescribed it is commonly prescribed in combination with acetaminophen (Tylenol), but sometimes prescribed with ibuprofen (Vicoprofen). Hydrocodone is an opioid narcotic that works by blocking opioid pain receptors. Ibuprofen is not a narcotic and works differently to block pain. Many healthcare providers including myself will tell patients to start off by taking ibuprofen (400 mg). If the pain still persists after 30 minutes or so take the hydrocodone. There is no adverse effects and no reason to worry about taking the medicines together as long as you take them in the recommended/prescribed dosages.

Can you take 2000 mg of acetaminophen?

No. The highest dose of acetaminophen without a doctor's supervision is 3000 mg, and it is 4000 mg with a doctor's orders. Any higher than that, the risk of acetaminophen poisoning with severe, irreversible liver damage can occur. If you are taking higher these doses under the conditions, please check to see if you have jaundice (yellow skin and eyes) and consult a doctor as soon as possible.

Can you take Advil with azithromycin?

There are no known drug interactions between ibuprofen and azithromycin, but some people should not take these medications. Contact your pharmacist or health care provider for advice specific to your situation or check the information sheet that comes with the prescription.

Is Tylenol better than ibuprofen for arthritis?

A person that is in severe pain for arthritis should be working closely with their specialist. The specialist will decide what is best for each individual patient. Exercise is extremely important for people with arthritis and it's true when they say 'if you don't use it you lose it.' Go for slow walks, do exercises in water (such a pools) as the body is more buoyant. Mild stretching exercises. Doing light chores around home and then taking a rest in between, but keep moving! Pain medication for arthritic individuals can be extremely hard on the stomach, liver and kidneys so it's important to work with your specialist.

Can you take Advil PM with amoxicillin?

not sure, but I'm about to

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Lol, as you saw, there is no problem in taking those 2 drugs together.
These two drugs do not specifically interact so, if you follow the prescriptions as stated by your doctor, you should be okay.

Can you take coricidin and Advil?

According to Drugs.com

There were no interactions found in our database between Coricidin HBP Chest Congestion & Cough and ibuprofen

However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. ALWAYS consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Can you take Ibuprofen and Advil pm?

I doubt its very healthy, but my drunk self used to do it all the time in College (mixing with alcohol will only make it worse). My sober self thinks that it will ravage your liver, but as I said I did it all the time back in the day... kills the hangover

What happens when you take Advil and Dayquil at the same time?

Nothing will happen seeing as the new Dayquil contains acetaminophen and Advil contains Ibuprofen, which are two diffrerent pain relievers. The Advil is more a physical reliever, helps the aches, while the Dayquil, acetaminophen, works in the brain not peripherally. Just don't take too much. Listen and follow to the prescribed dosages and if uncomfortable take less then advised. In fact many doctors will prescribe both at the same time just at different hourly intervals i.e acetaminophen every 4-6 and ibuprofen every 6-8.

Can you drink alcohol after taking 600mg of ibuprofen?

== == * The use of Ibuprofen with 3 or more ounces of alcohol a day may greatly increase the risk of stomach ulcers or bleeding after a period. If you throw up and it looks like coffee grounds -- or you have black tarry stools -- consult your doctor immediately.

* You can take anything you want and consume alcohol. However, your liver is the organ that everything passes through to be metabolized. The more you stress your liver, the higher the chance that you will destroy it and either die, or sit on a long list for a transplant. So, be good to your liver and ingest the minimum amount of anything!

Should diabetics take Advil?

Can they? Yes!! Should they? Probably not!! Advil (Ibuprofen) causes reduced blood flow to the kidneys and is nephrotoxic. Diabetics most often are taking an ACE-Inhibitor (Lisinopril/Quinapril/Monopril) to protect the kidneys. Some doctors will ok it based on your creatinine clearance results which show how your kidneys are functioning. Generally speaking ibuprofen should not be taken with out consulting your doctor.

Will Advil stop your period?

Your period will stop while taking ibuprofen. It is not recommended, it can have serious side effects. I have been taking them because I have some health issues and my period was lasting more than a month at a time.Don't do it without consulting your doctor first!!!!

Can you take ibuprofen and Xanax together?

yes u can i am taking ibuprofen 800 mg right now and advil and 1mg of xanax the advil as needed and the ibuprofen and xanax 3 times daily so it will not hurt u

Absolutely. Xanax is an anti-anxiety agent and Motrin is nothin but ibuprofen. Just make sure and use the Xanax as prescribed or in moderation.

Can you mix Advil with alcohol?

Yes you can, but be careful because both Advil and booze irritate your stomach...put 'em together, and it can irritate it twice as much. But it's still a lot safer than mixing booze with Tylenol, which can seriously damage your liver.

Can you mix ibuprofen and naproxsyn?

Hydroxycut is an over the counter weight loss medication. Naproxen sodium is an over the counter pain reliever. The two medications should not be taken together because they can cause stomach problems, and the Naproxen may cause the Hydroxycut to not work properly.

Should you take alcohol while taking blood thinners?

Yes. Alcohol, even when consumed in moderate amounts, will thin the blood.

How does ibuprofen work?

Ibuprofen and ArthritisIbuprofin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), like aspirin, that is used to reduce the inflammation that causes joint pain, stiffness, and swelling.

Ibuprofen is in a class of drugs called Nonsteroidal AntiInflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS). The NSAID class includes aspirin, naprosyn (Alleve, and many others. Ibuprofen is a nonspecific cycloxygenase inhibitor. Cyclooxygenase is an enzyme that changes a specific fatty molecule (arachidonic acid) into other chemicals (prostaglandins) that cause inflammation. NSAIDS block this conversion and thereby decrease inflammation. Ibuprofen is nonspecific, blocking both of the two types of cyclooxygenase, called COX1 and and COX2. Because it blocks COX1, ibuprofen is damaging to the stomach, as is aspirin.

More input from others:

  • My GP prescribed 400mg every 6 hours before my appointment with a bone specialist. It greatly helped the burning pain I've been having. (The bone scan I was given showed that my back was inflamed. This has decreased greatly since taking the ibuprofin treatment.)