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  • JC
    • Aug 14, 2021
    • 8 min read

Advil, Ibuprofen, Excedrin..You have other options.

I want people to understand the short and long term side effects taking over the counter drugs.


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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