What Is Ibuprofen 800 Mg Used For

After I started taking this pill my left leg started having massive sharp pains and it got worse every day. I was in so much pain, I was in bed all day and night for a week and a half till I stopped taking them. Four days after taking I stopped it's slowly going away. Why is this happening and how do I get my leg back to normal? ## This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and the FDA does warn that it can increase the risk of bleeding, which means there is a risk you've experienced a blood clot. If that is the case, your life could be in danger and you need to consult a doctor immediately. How are you doing, now? Has there been any change? Are you on any other medications?

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What happens if you take 7 tablets of 800 MG Ibuprofen? ## if you feel you need to take 7 of any pill you may need to seek counseling....but......ok ok i am guessing you will get seriously nauseous ## Overdosing on Ibuprofen is a real concern: "Ibuprofen overdose has become common since it was licensed for over-the-counter use. There are many overdose experiences reported in the medical literature, although the frequency of life-threatening complications from ibuprofen overdose is low.[16] Human response in cases of overdose ranges from absence of symptoms to fatal outcome in spite of intensive care treatment. Most symptoms are an excess of the pharmacological action of ibuprofen and include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, tinnitus, and nystagmus. ...

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ibuprofen 800 mg the pill is oval & white G800 on 1 side other side just plain white aspirin looking no coating or capsule ## I found a capsule white with no imprints at all on it. What is it? ## Clara, I am sorry, there is no possible way to identify it if there are no markings on it. All U.S. precription drugs, by law, must have unique imprints to allow for their identification, so it could be something over the counter, or a foreign drug. ## How many Milligram is a Ibuprofen pill with the number 18 on one side of it?

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I've been taking Ibuprofen 800 mgs per day for hip and knee pain. However I was recommended Ardosons for same problem and the pain relief is dramatic in just 2 days, taking 1 dose only. My concern is the interaction it may have with the blood pressure medication I am currently taking, Hydrochlorothiazid 25 mg. I know ibuprofen can also raise blood pressure. ## Hello, Linda! How are you? Ardosons is listed as containing the active ingredient Betamethasone, which is a steroid class medication. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, acne, weight gain, nervousness and insomnia. It can also raise blood pressure and heart rate, so it shouldn't be taken, without your physicians approval. Another issue is that it may cause fluid retention, which ...

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can I safely take hydrocodone 10 325 with 800 mg ibuprofen-I've been on hydro for years and I'm ha ving alot of pain now ## Yes you can take both. Ibuprofen is for inflammation. If taking it helps, you need to tell your dr. ## Hi Willy, Sorry to hear about the extent of your pain. From what I've found they actually do make a combination of Hydrocodone + Ibuprofen under the following brand names: Vicoprofen, Reprexain, and Ibudone. Perhaps you could ask your doctor about trying one of these as an alternative to the 325mgs of Acetaminophen, if you have any concerns about it's potential cumulative effects on liver health with long term use? Overcoming the pain is what matters, but I just try to encourage the safest methods possible if it can be helped. None the less, I hope...

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got from dentist prescription today AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THEY ARE SAFE TO TAKE TOGETHER.I GOT 8 TEETH EXTRACTED TODAY. ## The 5/500 one contains Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen and generally, the Acetaminophen shouldn't be mixed with the Ibuprofen, unless he specifically instructed you to use both. DId they provide any specific instructions?

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I have severe arthritis in my neck and a herniated L4 and L5 disc for which I am taking 20 mg of oxycodone. I would like to find out if I can take 800mg of ibuprofen with 20 mg of oxycodone at the same time? ## They can be taken together, as long as your doctor approves, but the Ibuprofen might potentiate the effect of the Oxycodone, which could result in your experiencing more side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Having real bad ear infection pain, I took two 5/325 norco and ibuprofen 800 for inflammation. Should i not have taken them at the same time? ## Hello, Purdy! How are you? They can be taken together, as long as your doctor has instructed you to take them both. But, as reported by the FDA, you may experience more side effects than usual, such as more intense nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I took half of a Lortab 10; the white one with m367 on one side and a line on the other, but before that I took 4 ibuprofen 200 mg which 4 made it 800 mg. I can't sleep. I'm supposed to take my blood pressure medicine at 11/12 tonight but I haven't.

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WHAT IS A WHITE OBLONG PILL IP466 FOR ## I believe IP 466 to be Ibuprofen 800 mg, although information on this pill is vague. Ibuprofen is used as a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory (NSAID). Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do...

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I have a large, very painful hemangioma on my S1. I have been given hydrocodone-acetaminophen 10-325,ibuphrophen 800 mg, gabapentin, 300 mg and Tizanidine 4 mg which helps. Over the weekend, I have run out of Tizanidine and am in a lot of pain, also the sciatica is the worst. I was wondering if I could take naproxyn 500 mg to see me through the two days. ## Can Naproxyn be taken instead of Tizanidine? ## Naproxen is an anti-inflammatory and should Not be taken if you're taking ibuprofen or another anti-inflammatory drugs. Tizanidine is a muscle relaxer. ## @Shirley, If you're considering an alternative to the Tizanidine (muscle relaxer) for those times when you run out, I think it might be a good idea to look into research on effective doses of Valerian root which is also revere...

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I take Hydrocodone 10-325 every 6-8 hour for back pain...but it doesn'the help my headache, can I take Ibuprofen with the Hydrocodone? ## Hello, Sue! How are you? They can be taken together, as long as your doctor approves, but as reported by the FDA, you may experience more side effects than usual, which may include nausea, dizziness, stomach irritation, sedation and increased risk of bleeding. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I took 1 30 mg oxycotin and felt better within the hr. How many 800 mg ibuprofen would equal 1 30 mg oxycotin?? ## I'm very sorry that you're in pain. However, the answer is none! These medications are not even comparable. Oxycodone is classified by the FDA as an opiate analgesic, so it carries the risk of being habit forming and is very potent. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and constipation. However, Ibuprofen is just a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that's used to treat pain, fever and swelling. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and stomach irritation. You cannot safely double up or triple up on the Ibuprofen, because that may result in overdose toxicity. If you require so...

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A prescription received from riding - it's a white oval pill labeled "I 10". Says on the bottle it's 800 mg ibuprofen from Edison laborato. Is it like an over the counter med for headaches? ## Hello, Mj! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Granules and they list it as containing 800mgs of Ibuprofen, this dosage is only available via prescription in the U.S. The maximum over the counter dosage available here is 200mgs. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding, and stomach irritation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## A white oblong shaped pill with U on one side and the numbers227 on the other side. Please help describe. I believe it's ibuprofen

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My husband is taking prescribed ibuprofen 800mg but is still in much knee pain and a friend gave him this medicine before going to the doctor and took it but forgot to ask doctor if he can continue it and doctor never mentioned if he should stop it ## No, he should not take them both. Both Diclofenac and Ibuprofen are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, so it would be essentially doubling up on the same medication and could increase the risk of him experiencing dangerous bleeding episodes, stomach ulceration and liver damage, as reported by the FDA. He should check with his doctor to see which one is safest for him to take. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Can I take all three at da same time. The ibuprofen is 800 mg.the hydrocodone is 7.5.the pencilling is 600 Mg. ## Based on my research there are no drug interactions found between Ibuprofen, Hydrocodone, and Penicillin; deeming them as safe to take together. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist, but my sources state that every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate. I hope this helps to answer your question!

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while large oblong pill w/ ip466 on one side of pill ## IP 466 is Ibuprofen 800 mg manufactured by Amneal Pharmaceuticals. It is used as a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory. The 800 mg is prescription strength, as an over-the-counter Advil is only 200 mg.

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what is ip466 pills for? what side effects?! ## I believe IP 466 to be Ibuprofen 800 mg, although information on this pill is vague. Ibuprofen is used as a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory. Another related discussion thread on this site also implies an 800 mg Motrin (which contains Ibuprofen as the active ingredient). The manufacturer is reportedly Amneal. Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do...

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I took an ibuprofen 800mg 3 hours ago and my pain didn't go away. Is it safe to take a percocet 10/325 (a333) with it? ## Hello, Ttrina! How are you? I didn't find any interactions or problems listed between Percocet and Ibuprofen, but it's always best to double check such information to be sure. And this only applies if you're sure that you took Ibuprofen. Tylenol contains Acetaminophen and so does Percocet, so you can't combine them, because it could result in overdose toxicity. The FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Are you certain you took Ibuprofen? ## Took 800 mg ibuprofen 330 min ago, can I take Percoce...

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I have a badly sprained hand and possible fracture. I took Ibuprofen 800 mg an hour and a half ago. Is it safe to take the Hydrocodone 10/325 now? ## They can usually be taken together, unless your doctor or pharmacist has instructed you not to combine them. The FDA warns that Hydrocodone carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, constipation, and dry mouth. Are you on any other medications?

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what kind of pill is oblong and has I8 written on it? ## Based on the description provided, I found your pill to be Ibuprofen (800 mg). NOTE: according to various drug databases, the actual imprint is 8I instead of I8. Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for relief of symptoms of arthritis, primary dysmenorrhea, fever, and as a mild pain reliever. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you. ## Is this pill and use for cramps stomach pain? I'm hurting bad and bleeding real heavy

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