topic Re: Advil use in Wellness

Advil use

bargainsgirl — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 20:02:31 GMT

When I take Advil for achiness, I take ONE tablet and it works fine for me I ususally need this 3-4 times a week. It never bothers my stomach. Can't seem to get a simple yes or no answer if this can be harmful long term. My doctor thinks it is ok but advises me to try not to take more than I do. I don't see how this can be more harmful than taking prescription drugs that have multiple side effects.

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kaydee50 — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 20:10:33 GMT

I too take an Advil 200mg 2 or 3 times a week. After I had 2 teeth extracted I was given a prescription for 800mg tablets of Advil. I needed to take a couple of those a day for about a week. Have never given a thought to the consequences of long term use. I do what I need to do.

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cindyNC — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 20:13:36 GMT

My physician put me on a prescription strenght for muscle pain - couldn't take it. Upset my stomach too much.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 20:16:11 GMT

Ask your pharmacist.

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Stevie Nix — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 20:18:14 GMT

Advil can be harmful to your kidneys & liver.

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bargainsgirl — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 20:24:19 GMT

@Stevie Nix wrote:
Advil can be harmful to your kidneys & liver.

Yes that is true if you take a lot for a long period of time.

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SilleeMee — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 20:32:06 GMT

Ibuprofen is a vasoconstrictor. It constricts blood blood flow to the nerves and that's how pain is reduced. But the bad thing about that is blood flow through the kidneys is also restricted and can pose a health risk for older people and people with kidney diseases. Ibuprofen will also increase BP slightly so it can interfere with BP meds.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 20:52:28 GMT

Advil is a Non-steroidal anti inflammatory drug (NSAID). I took much larger doses than the OP over a period of about 35 years and was ordered off all NSAIDs by two doctors because my kidney function had decreased.

@bargainsgirl. I'm amazed that your doctor didn't know this. I had blood tests every 3 months for years to monitor for possible damage.

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KathyM23 — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 21:11:38 GMT

I use Tylonol extra strength but sparingly as it can affect your liver and my liver numbers increased when I was put on a statin for colesterol.

Can't take ibproben or Advil due to stomach issues so I m between a rock nd a hard place.

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granddi — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 21:13:17 GMT

It is not safe to take advil daily.

health.clevelandclinic.org › is-it-bad-to-takeIs it Safe to Take Ibuprofen Every Day? – Cleveland Clinic

Sep 7, 2021 · Possible side effects of ibuprofen use. When used incorrectly, especially chronically, negative effects can include: Diarrhea. Gastrointestinal problems, including

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apple sauce — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 21:30:08 GMT

I used advil daily, It was a wonder pain pill for me, I couldn't take prescription pills for pain they made me sick but advil worked great, even after surgery it helped so much. I took 2 or three of the little brown round ones everyday for chronic muscle pain due to 30 years on Lipitor for my cholesterol. I developed severe kidney damage and no longer take Advil or Statins. I have regular blood work done for my kidney disease. Stopping the Statins ended the muscle pain. I no longer take any pain meds. I have a bad knee and how I wish I could take an Advil when it hurts, I know it would take the pain away but because I took it daily when I was younger my kidneys got damaged and now I can't take any, be careful with otc medicine, my Doctor also told me 2 or 3 a day wouldn't hurt me. Sonia

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Snowpuppy — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 23:16:01 GMT

I was using 800mg script ibuprofen for 5+ yrs for an arthritic knee.

My dr asked me to move to OTC Advil and use it only as necessary. Many days I can go without it now but when I need it, I take it. I get the bloodwork for kidney function, too and I'm fine.

I did try to move to Voltaren but it did nothing for my knee and I stopped tinkling, completely! Quit that after a few days.

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Sage04 — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 01:22:39 GMT

I took 800mg of Ibuprofen (prescription) for years for Cervical Spine Pain. For some reason I never thought about what could happen in the years ahead. It helped with the pain even after my surgeries. Even now when things act up I would take it. Sometimes I switch to tylenol and it also helps.

Did scans and my kidneys are perfect. Did blood work last week, saw the Naprologist yesterday and eveything is still perfect. I'm so happy about that. He made an appointment for me to see him Oct 11th 2024 but if I have any problems I should give him a call.

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Sage04 — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 01:27:08 GMT

@apple sauce wrote:
I used advil daily, It was a wonder pain pill for me, I couldn't take prescription pills for pain they made me sick but advil worked great, even after surgery it helped so much. I took 2 or three of the little brown round ones everyday for chronic muscle pain due to 30 years on Lipitor for my cholesterol. I developed severe kidney damage and no longer take Advil or Statins. I have regular blood work done for my kidney disease. Stopping the Statins ended the muscle pain. I no longer take any pain meds. I have a bad knee and how I wish I could take an Advil when it hurts, I know it would take the pain away but because I took it daily when I was younger my kidneys got damaged and now I can't take any, be careful with otc medicine, my Doctor also told me 2 or 3 a day wouldn't hurt me. Sonia

@apple sauce I know someone who uses Biofreeze for knee pain. It comes in roll on and also a rub. If that does not work for you maybe you can find something that works rather than taking over the counter medications.

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Toppers3 — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 03:00:36 GMT

I've had a couple different doctors tell me the same thing about Advil--that it should be used only as needed/sparingly because it can cause kidney damage with long-term use.

It can also cause GI issues as well, and if you have a history of ulcers, you also need to use it with care.

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conlt — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 13:21:19 GMT

Motrin pushed my blood pressure up so high, my doctor told me to stop taking it. My doctor had a stroke from taking to much of this class of drugs. He took it all of the time. He told me to only take them for 10 days then stop. I switched from Motrin to Aleve, and I take it as needed but not for more than 10 days, then I take a break from it.

That was his advice and as far as I know, Aleve has never pushed my blood pressure up.

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KaySD — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:22:45 GMT

Here's some handy info I got from my nurse practitioner--keeping in mind everyone is different and there are no answers that apply to everyone.

1. Heavy or prolonged use of aspirin is hardest on the stomach, acetaminophen is hardest on the liver, and ibuprofen is hardest on the kidneys. Most people with no particular issues in one or more of these areas can use these drugs occasionally and moderately.

2. All of them can provide some pain relief. However, aspirin and acetaminophen reduce fever, while ibuprofen is the one that reduces inflammation.

3. They are wonderful but powerful drugs, and popping pills (whether prescribed or OTC) like candy mints isn't prudent. So use them when you need them, take the smallest amount that works, stop as soon as you can, and get medical supervision for longer use or higher doses.

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bargainsgirl — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 02:32:23 GMT

@KaySD wrote:
Here's some handy info I got from my nurse practitioner--keeping in mind everyone is different and there are no answers that apply to everyone.

1. Heavy or prolonged use of aspirin is hardest on the stomach, acetaminophen is hardest on the liver, and ibuprofen is hardest on the kidneys. Most people with no particular issues in one or more of these areas can use these drugs occasionally and moderately.

2. All of them can provide some pain relief. However, aspirin and acetaminophen reduce fever, while ibuprofen is the one that reduces inflammation.

3. They are wonderful but powerful drugs, and popping pills (whether prescribed or OTC) like candy mints isn't prudent. So use them when you need them, take the smallest amount that works, stop as soon as you can, and get medical supervision for longer use or higher doses.

Sounds like good advice. I do not think taking 3-4 tablets (200mg each) over the course of a week is too much.

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10sluvr — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:16:58 GMT

@KaySD wrote:
Here's some handy info I got from my nurse practitioner--keeping in mind everyone is different and there are no answers that apply to everyone.

1. Heavy or prolonged use of aspirin is hardest on the stomach, acetaminophen is hardest on the liver, and ibuprofen is hardest on the kidneys. Most people with no particular issues in one or more of these areas can use these drugs occasionally and moderately.

2. All of them can provide some pain relief. However, aspirin and acetaminophen reduce fever, while ibuprofen is the one that reduces inflammation.

3. They are wonderful but powerful drugs, and popping pills (whether prescribed or OTC) like candy mints isn't prudent. So use them when you need them, take the smallest amount that works, stop as soon as you can, and get medical supervision for longer use or higher doses.

#1 is the reason "they" said not to take baby asprin everyday. I was taking BA for years, so was suprised to hear it wasn't recommeded anymore. My dr. said to take it if i wanted to as long as no side effects.

i take an aleve 8-10hr, one 2-3 times a week, for backpain. no problems, so far.

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PilatesLover — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:53:40 GMT

My new rheumatologist took me off NSAIDS. She said long term use causes irreversible kidney damage.

Of course, I was taking Rx strength NSAIDS twice daily for many years. I'm not doctor, but occasional use of OTC Advil shouldn't harm anyone.