Re: Advil use

apple sauce · ‎05-26-2010

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

Snowpuppy · ‎03-09-2010

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.

Sage04 · ‎07-10-2011

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.

Sage04 · ‎07-10-2011

@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.

Toppers3 · ‎10-25-2016

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.

conlt · ‎03-16-2010

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.

KaySD · ‎08-16-2016

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.

bargainsgirl · ‎01-13-2012

@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.

10sluvr · ‎03-10-2010

@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.