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Ibuprofen User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

Brand names: Advil, Motrin, Motrin IB, Advil Liqui-Gels, Children's Motrin, Motrin Childrens, Genpril, Midol IB, Advil Migraine, Nuprin, NeoProfen, A-G Profen, Advil Children's, IBU-200, Childrens Ibuprofen Berry, Motrin Pediatric, Advil Junior Strength, Midol Maximum Strength Cramp Formula, Actiprofen, Motrin Migraine Pain, Addaprin PediaCare Infants' IB Ibuprofen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer PediaCare Children's IB Ibuprofen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer Motrin Junior Strength Motrin Infant Drops Caldolor Help I Have An Aching Body Children's ElixSure IB Advil Infant's Concentrated Drops Cap-Profen Proprinal Advil Film-Coated …show all brand names

Ibuprofen has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 225 reviews on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 19% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Ibuprofen

  • Ali
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • October 29, 2018

For Headache "I am working in hospital and suddenly I had a headache and felt heavy at the same time. So went to the pharmacy ask me to give me a tablet to relief headache and heaviness this was what they gave me and it was great"

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  • riririn
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 2, 2012

Advil (ibuprofen) "My tonsils have been hurting very badly the whole day that I felt like crying. 10 minutes after taking Advil, I felt such a relief. More than half of the pain was gone and I was able to take my final exams for school without any pain. Thank you so much Advil!"

8 / 10
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  • Galax...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • October 3, 2022

For Headache "I've had chronic migraines for over 40 years and the ONLY thing that helps is 800mg ibuprofen. It gets rid of the headache within twenty minutes. It's much safer than some of these crazy pills doctor's prescribe that have dangerous side effects. You want to drink lots of water and have a small snack with them like crackers, etc to avoid stomach aches."

10 / 10
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  • Trs
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • December 17, 2019

Midol Maximum Strength Cramp Formula (ibuprofen) for Period Pain "I've had dehabilitating period pain since I started my periods at 11 years old. I get weak and have painful cramps, can't function. Feels like having a miscarriage every time. Taking 800mg ibuprofen doesn't touch my pain. Midol is the only thing that helps. Until I was recently put on the generic form of mobic. This has been a high relief for me. I started at 11 years old, and am 43 now. I don't like taking it everyday, but it was prescribed for arthritis and has been a life saver!!!"

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  • Jess
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 20, 2022

For Period Pain "I stopped birth control after basically being on it all my life and had the worst cramps ever. Couldn't move. Had to cancel all my plans every month I was in so much pain. Naproxen did nothing. I was skeptical of this but 800mg every 6 hours from onset of bleeding for 3 days and I feel NOTHING!!! No pain, not even discomfort! On day two I get some break through twinges at times but more times than not I feel nothing at all. Highly suggest anyone try this, even if other drugs didn't help!"

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  • Titty...
  • January 17, 2011

For Headache "Had bought 200mg Ibuprofen over the counter today at the pharmacy while receiving my medications. Never did think too much of Tylenol and always did hear the horror stories of Tylenol and liver failure growing up, so as I've become an adult I've weaned towards Ibuprofen. I had a killer headache and took only one 200mg Ibuprofen. Great relief; my headache is long gone. "

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  • Ln2123
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • April 11, 2022

For Period Pain "For menstural cramps, its the absolute best. Stops pain at the source (prostaglandins) so it really helps to relieve many period symptoms. But those with sensitive stomachs will want to use caution as long term use caused me to bloat and get so nauseous every time I took it I ultimately had to stop taking it. I do miss it for periods though- nothing else compares."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • August 10, 2021

For Toothache "I recently started experiencing a constant toothache from one of the wisdom teeth that had yet to be pulled. Of course, this happened when I was on vacation and I couldn't get in to see my dentist for almost a month (knowing in all likelihood t would have to be pulled). I used 600mg of name brand Advil (coated) up to every 6 hours and it worked consistently. The pain wasn't completely gone, but it was almost unnoticeable. I also had consistent results with 200mg Advil Liqui-gels and 200mg Walgreens Capsules. I did not have any luck using Target branded coated tablets. Happy to say I was finally able to get my problematic tooth pulled. They prescribed an 800mg tablet every 8 hours. So far so good."

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  • Liv
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • October 1, 2021

For Period Pain "My period cramps are absolutely crippling and the worst pain that I've ever felt. I can't do anything but curl up, rock back and forth, and cry. 400 mgs of ibuprofen every 6 hours or so makes me feel practically pain free."

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  • Spruce
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • December 15, 2021

"Effective within 12-20 minutes. I used this for painful attacks of level 7-8 nerve pain from Occipital neuralgia and trigeminal neuralgia. The paid was quickly reduced to 1-2 and let me get back to life. Don't take too much or you'll get ulcers, so I hear. I rotate with Tylenol for pain. Lasts five to six hours."

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  • Key
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 28, 2023

Advil Liqui-Gels (ibuprofen) "Unbearable pain when trying to breathe. Morphine Sulfate had no noticeable effect on the pain. When considering that Pleurisy was an inflammation condition, I took two green Advil gel capsules. Within 15 minutes the pain of my lung dragging on my rib cage had died down to background sensation and in a half hour, it was almost nondeductible. I did this six times over 24 hours and all seems to have subsided."

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  • akoowa
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • September 6, 2023

Advil (ibuprofen) for Headache "Always keep this stuff around. When I catch a real bad headache, this is lifesaving. Tylenol doesn't seem to do it for me. Advil goes to work. I no longer need oxygen tanks with Advil. Four of these and I can get back to life or sleep. Really, really comes in handy."

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  • Jay
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 8, 2023

For Gout, Acute "Had a gout attack in the night, of course. Took 3x200 Advil liquid gels. Within an hour or so, was able to sleep. Woke up in the morning and pain was at least half. Continued taking 2x200 every six hours for the next two days, and it really made this bout of gout tolerable."

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  • Watt
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • February 17, 2023

For Pain "I am a 65-year-old man and I find ibuprofen has always made my memory better. I take one to four tablets of 200 mg a week. Sometimes I take an extra one for pain. It always works on any type of pain I have."

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  • Sammy
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 1, 2022

For Headache "I have always found ibuprofen to be the best pain reliever for whatever ails me. However, recently I had what I thought was a sinus headache that could become an infection, so I doubled down on the ibuprofen along with decongestant daily for at least 2 weeks. EVERYONE, BEWARE! I developed what is called a “rebound headache,” which occurs when you take too much of any NASID pain reliever for a headache. It works to relieve the headache, and then it doesn’t, and you end up with a worse headache. This is a real thing. I’m now starting month #4 with a headache that comes and goes but is always on the periphery. Now limiting my ibuprofen to every 3 days and praying for some permanent relief. Be careful with ibuprofen everyone."

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  • Davee
  • October 13, 2009

Advil (ibuprofen) for Sciatica "Taking up to 800mg Ibuprofen for persistent sciatica. It is more effective than Tylenol with codeine which didn't help - relief lasting about 1 hour. "

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  • dlc
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • August 30, 2020

Advil (ibuprofen) for Sciatica "This is my first experience with sciatica...but its been 3 months. I am now taking Advil 2 capsules in the morning and 1 at night. I would like to stop but it helps too much."

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  • Anonymous
  • January 25, 2012

For Osteoarthritis "I take the 800 mg tablet for pain and have for twenty years with very good results."

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  • Mrorae
  • November 16, 2015

Motrin (ibuprofen) for Rheumatoid Arthritis "I had juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. I had an allergic reaction to naproxen so I started taking Motrin and It was very effective. I have been in remission for about 18 years now."

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  • Syl
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 20, 2020

Advil (ibuprofen) for Sciatica "Taking Advil 800 mgs 3 times a day and it’s passable. For me it’s about staying ahead of the pain."

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  • Anonymous
  • October 27, 2010

Advil (ibuprofen) for Muscle Pain "When I have trouble sleeping I can take one Advil and sleep all night. I also use Advil when I have pains in my muscles or back from exercising too much."

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  • Danie...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • April 3, 2018

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I’ve tried multiple medications yet the only two that ever help is Ibuprofin and Cortizone injections. All I need to take is 200-400mg ibuprofin per day."

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  • FeFe
  • August 17, 2014

Advil Liqui-Gels (ibuprofen) for Period Pain "I suffer with endometriosis. Due to this the pain is brutal. I have tried most everything under the sun for relief. I highly recommend ADVIL LIQ-GELS, for fast relief with little stomach upset."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • June 16, 2013

For Pain "I take 1 200mg ibuprofen before bedtime. It helps me sleep and I don't wake up with any stiffness in the morning or during the next day. It lasts for 24hrs."

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  • bluem...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • August 5, 2012

For Back Pain "Relieves pain faster but not quite like a narcotic...safer! 8.5 to a 9 out of 10 for 800mgs does the job!!"

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