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Ibuprofen and Swelling: What Users Say

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Swelling: 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

Showing 3 reviews tagged with "swelling". Clear filters to view all 240 reviews.
Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Pil...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • July 13, 2024

For Chronic Pain "It's my favorite NSAID. It helps with muscle pain more than others. Excellent for dental pain! It's too hard on my intestines (as it is warned in many places). I only take it when it's prescribed to me or if I sprain my wrist or ankle badly. Other than that, I don't touch it. I have some intestinal issues. NSAIDs cause inflammation in the intestines, and it does not relieve the pain for me. It doesn't matter what kind. I can use 'methyl salicylate' topically, which is what I usually do for sprains or other muscle pain. For the rare fever, I use a different NSAID. I still prefer ibuprofen over the other OTCs. It is more effective for me."

6 / 10
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  • Alf...
  • June 16, 2010

For Pain "This is my choice medication. I have a lot of joint pain, which I deal with without any drugs, but when it gets too bad, ibuprofen works well and works fast, and let's just say when I injured my back, it was a lifesaver. I just recently got burned on my leg (at a spa, not very relaxing). I've had minor swelling, and ibuprofen has reduced the swelling and pain. Would not recommend taking it on an empty stomach. If you're healthy enough to take it, I would definitely recommend it."

10 / 10
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  • swe...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • January 9, 2025

For Chronic Pain "I was prescribed ibuprofen 800 mg for chronic pain due to fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis in the hips, back, neck, shoulders, and knees. The ibuprofen causes my face to swell into my ears, causing my ears to feel painful and clogged. Every time I take it, it causes my inner ear to swell, and it's a very uncomfortable feeling."

4 / 10
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