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Below is a breakdown of short and longterm side effects to drugs everyone is taking daily. All information below i got off: https://www.verywellhealth.com/about-advil-and-ibuprofen-risks-297181 , https://www.drugs.com/sfx/ibuprofen-side-effects.html , https://www.drugs.com/sfx/excedrin-side-effects.html.
Advil
Common Side Effects
These common side effects may not occur in everyone and may be prevented by taking Advil with milk or food. Common side effects of Advil include:
Stomach upset
Heartburn
Nausea and vomiting
Diarrhea
Gas or bloating
Constipation
Serious Side Effects
Advil may also cause rare, but serious, side effects. Many of these serious side effects can be avoided by taking Advil only as recommended. However, taking Advil for too long or taking too much can make these more grave side effects more likely.
Cardiovascular
Advil and other NSAIDs (with the exception of aspirin) increase a person's chances of developing a heart attack or stroke, and this risk (while present for everyone) is even higher in people who have a history of or risk factors for heart disease.6
Examples of such risk factors include:
Diabetes
A history of smoking
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Taking other medications that affect how your blood clots
Seek Emergent Medical Care When taking Advil, if you experience symptoms of a heart attack or stroke, such as chest pain, trouble breathing, sudden weakness or numbness, or difficulty speaking, seek medical attention right away.
Advil and other NSAIDs may also increase a person's blood pressure, and increase their risk of fluid retention and heart failure.
Gastrointestinal
While Advil is associated with a range of mild gastrointestinal side effects, with prolonged use, Advil and other NSAIDs can cause gastrointestinal bleeding and a complication called peptic ulcer disease.
Bleeding and peptic ulcer disease may cause symptoms such as black or bloody stools, abdominal pain, weight loss, heartburn, nausea, and vomiting.
Patients most at risk for serious stomach-related side effects include patients who:
Are over 60 years of age
Are taking another NSAID in addition to Advil
Have a history of stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
Drink three or more alcoholic drinks every day while taking Advil
Take Advil at a higher dose or for a longer duration than advised
Are also taking aspirin, an antiplatelet like Plavix (clopidogrel), a corticosteroid, or an anticoagulant (blood thinner) like coumadin (warfarin)
Liver
In rare instances, Advil may lead to liver injury, and this risk is increased with high daily use. Symptoms and signs of liver injury may include:
Nausea
Tiredness, lack of energy
Itchiness
An elevation in liver enzymes (seen on a blood test)
Abdominal pain (pain in the upper right area of your abdomen)
Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes)
Flu-like symptoms
Kidney
Advil, like other NSAIDs, may also cause kidney injury, and dehydration may increase a person's risk for developing this complication.10 Symptoms of decreased kidney function include increased blood pressure, fluid buildup, urinating less frequently, and dizziness.
Your risk is increased if you are an older adult, take blood pressure medications, and have kidney disease.
Allergy
Allergic reactions may also occur with taking Advil. Symptoms may include hives, facial swelling, wheezing, rash, skin reddening, blister, and even anaphylactic shock.
Ibuprofen
Commonly reported side effects of ibuprofen include: hemorrhage, vomiting, anemia, decreased hemoglobin, eosinophilia, and hypertension. Other side effects include: upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage, upper gastrointestinal tract ulcer, dizziness, and dyspepsia. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.
Side effects requiring immediate medical attention
Along with its needed effects, ibuprofen may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking ibuprofen:
More common
Abdominal pain
acid or sour stomach
belching
bloating
cloudy urine
decrease in amount of urine
decrease in urine output or decrease in urine-concentrating ability
diarrhea
difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
excess air or gas in stomach or intestines
full feeling
heartburn
indigestion
itching skin
pain or discomfort in chest, upper stomach, or throat
pale skin
passing gas
nausea
noisy, rattling breathing
rash with flat lesions or small raised lesions on the skin
shortness of breath
swelling of face, fingers, hands, feet, lower legs, or ankles
troubled breathing at rest
troubled breathing with exertion
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
weight gain
Less common
Abdominal cramps
stomach soreness or discomfort
Rare
Agitation
back, leg, or stomach pains
bleeding gums
blistering, peeling, loosening of skin
blood in urine or stools
bloody, black, or tarry stools
blurred vision
burning feeling in chest or stomach
change in vision
chest pain
chills
clay-colored stools
coma
confusion
constipation
cough or hoarseness
dark urine
decreased urine output
depression
difficulty breathing
difficulty swallowing
dilated neck veins
dizziness
dry mouth
extreme fatigue
fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
fever with or without chills
frequent urination
general body swelling
general feeling of tiredness or weakness
hair loss, thinning of hair
headache
hives or welts
hostility
impaired vision
increased blood pressure
increased volume of pale, dilute urine
irregular breathing
irritability
itching
joint or muscle pain
lab results that show problems with liver
lethargy
light-colored stools
loss of appetite
lower back or side pain
muscle twitching
nosebleeds
painful or difficult urination
pains in stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
pinpoint red spots on skin
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
rash
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
red, irritated eyes
redness of skin
seizures
severe abdominal pain, cramping, burning
severe and continuing nausea
sore throat
sores, ulcers, or white spots in mouth or on lips
stiff neck or back
stomach upset
stupor
swollen or painful glands
tenderness in stomach area
thirst
tightness in chest
unpleasant breath odor
upper right abdominal pain
vomiting of blood
vomiting of material that looks like coffee grounds
wheezing
yellow eyes and skin
Symptoms of overdose
Bluish lips or skin
difficulty sleeping
disorientation
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
drowsiness to profound coma
hallucination
lightheadedness or fainting
mood or other mental changes
muscle tremors
not breathing
rapid, deep breathing
restlessness
slow or irregular heartbeat
stomach cramps
sudden fainting
sweating
Side effects not requiring immediate medical attention
Some side effects of ibuprofen may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in ears
hearing loss
nervousness
Rare
Crying
depersonalization
discouragement
dry eyes
dysphoria
euphoria
feeling sad or empty
lack of appetite
loss of interest or pleasure
mental depression
paranoia
quick to react or overreact
rapidly changing moods
runny nose
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
sleeplessness
sneezing
stuffy nose
trouble concentrating
trouble sleeping
unable to sleep
Excedrin
What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?
WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:
Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Signs of liver problems like dark urine, feeling tired, not hungry, upset stomach or stomach pain, light-colored stools, throwing up, or yellow skin or eyes.
Signs of bleeding like throwing up or coughing up blood; vomit that looks like coffee grounds; blood in the urine; black, red, or tarry stools; bleeding from the gums; abnormal vaginal bleeding; bruises without a cause or that get bigger; or bleeding you cannot stop.
Feeling confused.
Feeling very tired or weak.
Very bad dizziness or passing out.
Ringing in ears.
Hearing loss.
Very bad headache or if headache is not better after the first dose.
A very bad skin reaction (Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis) may happen. It can cause very bad health problems that may not go away, and sometimes death. Get medical help right away if you have signs like red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin (with or without fever); red or irritated eyes; or sores in your mouth, throat, nose, or eyes.
Very bad stomach ulcers or bleeding can happen with this drug. Taking it in high doses or for a long time, smoking, or drinking alcohol raises the chance of these side effects. Taking this drug with food will not lower the chance of these effects. Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you get very bad stomach or back pain; black, tarry, or bloody stools; throwing up blood or throw up that looks like coffee grounds; or weight gain or swelling that is not normal.
What are some other side effects of this drug?
All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:
Stomach pain or heartburn.
Upset stomach.
General
The more commonly reported adverse events may include nausea dyspepsia, nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and palpitations.
Hepatic
Acetaminophen (paracetamol):
Frequency not reported: Liver failure
Aspirin:
Frequency not reported: Hepatotoxicity, cholestatic hepatitis, aminotransferase elevations
Gastrointestinal
Acetaminophen (paracetamol):
Frequency not reported: Nausea, vomiting
Aspirin:
Frequency not reported: Epigastric distress, abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, hemorrhage, peptic ulcers, perforation, esophageal ulcerations, dyspepsia, gastritis
Hypersensitivity
Acetaminophen (paracetamol):
Postmarketing reports: Anaphylaxis, hypersensitivity reactions
Aspirin:
Very common (10% or more): Hypersensitivity reactions in asthmatics who are aspirin-sensitive (e.g., with the clinical triad of aspirin sensitivity, bronchial asthma, and nasal polyps)
Frequency not reported: Hypersensitivity reactions include bronchospasm, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, urticaria, angioedema, skin reactions, and anaphylaxis
Dermatologic
Acetaminophen (paracetamol):
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Serious skin reactions including Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP)
Aspirin:
Frequency not reported: Stevens-Johnson syndrome, lichenoid eruption
Renal
Aspirin:
Frequency not reported: Renal dysfunction, renal failure, increased blood uric acid levels
Hematologic
Acetaminophen (paracetamol):
Frequency not reported: Blood dyscrasias including thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis
Aspirin:
Frequency not reported: Predictable antiplatelet effects, hemorrhage, increased blood fibrinolytic activity, hypoprothrombinemia, thrombocytopenia, thrombocyturia, megaloblastic anemia, pancytopenia, aplastic anemia, ecchymosis
Respiratory
Aspirin:
Frequency not reported: Bronchospasm (in patients sensitive to aspirin and other NSAID)
Cardiovascular
Acetaminophen (paracetamol):
Frequency not reported: Hypotension
Aspirin:
Frequency not reported: Salicylate-induced variant angina, ventricular ectopy, conduction abnormalities, and hypotension, particularly during salicylate toxicity
Caffeine:
Frequency not reported: Palpitations
Metabolic
Acetaminophen (paracetamol):
Frequency not reported: Hypokalemia, hypoglycemia
Aspirin:
Frequency not reported: Dehydration, hyperkalemia, hypoglycemia, sodium and fluid retention, respiratory alkalosis and metabolic acidosis (particularly during salicylate toxicity)
Nervous system
Acetaminophen (paracetamol):
Frequency not reported: Headache, dizziness, dystonia
Aspirin:
Frequency not reported: Dizziness, headache
Caffeine:
Frequency not reported: Dizziness, tremor
Other
Acetaminophen (paracetamol):
Frequency not reported: Malaise, fatigue
Aspirin:
Frequency not reported: Reye's syndrome, tinnitus, temporary hearing loss
Caffeine:
Frequency not reported: Fibrocystic breast disease
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