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Ibuprofen and Headaches: What Users Say

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Headaches: mentioned by 3 users (1.3%)

Based on user experiences from 240 Ibuprofen reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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upset stomach 4.6%
nausea 4.2%
diarrhea 2.5%
stomach pain 2.5%
vomiting 2.5%
allergic reaction 1.3%
headaches 1.3%
heartburn 1.3%
swelling 1.3%

Reviews for Ibuprofen

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Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Suz...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 10, 2016

For Sciatica "800 mg helped with my pain. It takes about an hour to work, then pain is manageable. I have minimal side effects, a little headachy and slightly tired. I can take this and get relief without feeling drugged."

10 / 10
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  • Sam...
  • 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. BEWARE! I developed what is called a “rebound headache,” which occurs when you take too much of any NSAID 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."

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • August 13, 2016

"Didn't work for me. Made my stomach and head hurt. I was taking it for an ovarian cyst. I had to stick with Tylenol 3 instead."

2 / 10
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