MOTRIN Reviews (IBUPROFEN)

Average Rating: 3.0 (93 Ratings)

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MOTRIN  (IBUPROFEN):  Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis. It is also used to reduce fever and to relieve minor aches and pain due to the common cold or flu. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you.   FDA Approval Date: 1985-05-22 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR MOTRINCOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
DOSAGE
DATE ADDED
 
 4  backache It helped with the pain. I took for short tem and as little as i could stand since i don't like to take too much. M 28
12/27/2000
 4  inflamation of the knees none now take over counter ibuprofin M
1/5/2001
 4  MINOR PAIN IN LEG STOMACH DISTRESS IF TAKEN ON EMPTY STOMACH F 52 5 days
8/21/2002
 4  arthrtis none F 26 2 years
11/3/2003
 3  headache none my head still hurts M 41 1 times
1/13/2004
 4  
6/2/2004
 5  herniated disc in neck After only 2 weeks I experienced the worst upper stomach pain that I have ever had. This along with belching tremendous amounts of air. Both symptoms flared after falling asleep. Both symptoms lasted for 4 hours in the nights even with taking antacids. This along with incredible constipation. Not even metamusil or senna moved the bowels but aggrevated the stomach more. Having stopped, I am still enduring symptoms sporadically. I had another episode last evening after being off for almost two weeks. I was doubled over in pain. At the end of taking this medication for two weeks, I had so much pain that I found it difficult to walk. The lower ribs in the back were killing me. And all of this from taking motrin after I told the doctor I was allergic to aspirin and he stated it would be OK to take the motrin. What a fool I was to believe him. This comes from an orthopaedic surgeon. I am so sorry I trusted him to perscribe the correct medication for me. And I was cutting the pill in half to not take the whole amount he perscribed CAUTION reccommended. DO NOT TRY if you are allergic to aspirin, even if the doctor says it is OK. M 53 2 weeks
7/22/2004
 1  Fibromyalgia Did not help at all. Gained 5 pounds in 3 days, constipation and anger. F 53 3 days
8/14/2004
 2  headaches and arthritis Terrible stomach pain and heart palpitations. Works well for my husband and 2 kids, but ibuprofen makes me sick. I take Aleve instead, which they don't like, but it works great for me. F 47 3 times
9/27/2004
 3  
12/16/2004
 1  Herniated disk none This medicine is a joke. I was given this to reduce inflammation after I herniated a disk in my back. I was perscribed 800mg every 6 hours. It was like candy and did nothing for me. F 22 14 days
12/16/2004
 3  hemorroid pain upper stomach (ribcage) type pain, bloated feeling, gas - very uncomfortable. Loss of appetite F 37 3.5 days
12/28/2004
 2  musculer-skeletal injury gastritis, spasming, intense pain, constipation, These side effects decreased dramatically after I stopped the Motrin. During this time, I went through several invesitgations trying to find the source of the gastrointestinal pain. All tests came back negative. Unfortuneately, these side effects were almost as bad as the pain I was taking the drug for. F 57 3 weeks
1/28/2005
 5  Herniated disk & headache I take just 2 pills for the herniated disk in the lower back when it moves I'm in pain for a week, taking MOTRIN takes care the pain then after the week is up I feel back to normal, but I then get headaches every day for a few weeks after being off the motrin. The doctor said thats normal due to you body being used to it. So I just took advil and that took care of that. After reading a few post on here, I don't believe that motrin is for everyone. Some people may be allergic to it? I know when I get any pain, I look for Motrin! M 24 1 weeks
6/5/2005
 5  Rheumatoid Arthritis None Taking 800 mg prescription strength (better buffering than the OTC version). Have taken it for years without difficulty, even on an empty stomach -- but your mileage may vary. I almost always take it with meals as a precaution, but when on occasion I can't, I have had no problems. Extremely effective pain relief. M 48 10 years
6/23/2005
 3  Joint and Musle Stiffness Side effects were dizziness, ringing in the ears, extremely stiff neck after stopping Motrin, decreased hearing, irregular menstrual cycles Read all the side effects before you take this medicine and stay out of the sun. F 43 5 days
8/7/2005
 4  osteoarthritis pain Slight stomach irritation if taken on empty stomach. Nothing else noticed. Have to take 400 to 600 mg dose to make a difference. 200 is worthless. 10 years
8/10/2005
 4  stomach pain,hemroids,ear pain I have been taking prescription motrin 800 mgs for 6 months now, and it helps me, sure is better than tylenol, I take 1 a day or one every other day, its the best for inflamation, i have had less and less, inflamation in my ovaries in the past 6 months. motrin is very good for inflamation F 28 6 months
9/4/2005
 5  shoulder arthroscopy some itching, constipation Percocet alone did not relieve my severe pain until I also took Motrin. The combo worked extremely well. M 65 2 days
2/13/2006
 1  Flu symptoms/joint pain due to Lupu Upset stomach and acid reflux/heartburn BADLY,constipation, gas, stomach pain Doesn't help and I am taking more Prevacid than recommended since I started taking Mortin. Don't waste your money. F 44 30 days
3/30/2006
  

MOTRIN  (IBUPROFEN):  Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis. It is also used to reduce fever and to relieve minor aches and pain due to the common cold or flu. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever. If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you.   FDA Approval Date: 1985-05-22 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

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