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Precautions (Source: MedLinePlus)
Before taking ibuprofen, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to ibuprofen, aspirin or other NSAIDs such as ketoprofen (Orudis KT, Actron) and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn),any other medications, or any of the inactive ingredients in the type of ibuprofen you plan to take. Ask your pharmacist or check the label on the package for a list of the inactive ingredients. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention the medications listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section and any of the following: angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), fosinopril (Monopril), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), and trandolapril (Mavik); diuretics ('water pills'); lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid), and methotrexate (Rheumatrex). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you more carefully for side effects. do not take nonprescription ibuprofen with any other medication for pain unless your doctor tells you that you should. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had any of the conditions mentioned in the IMPORTANT WARNING section or asthma, especially if you also have frequent stuffed or runny nose or nasal polyps (swelling of the inside of the nose); swel ...
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Side Effects (Source: MedLinePlus)
Ibuprofen may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: constipation; diarrhea; gas or bloating; dizziness; nervousness; ringing in the ears. Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, or those mentioned in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately. Do not take any more ibuprofen until you speak to your doctor. unexplained weight gain; fever; blisters; rash; itching; hives; swelling of the eyes, face, throat, arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs; difficulty breathing or swallowing; hoarseness; excessive tiredness; pain in the upper right part of the stomach; upset stomach; loss of appetite; yellowing of the skin or eyes; flu-like symptoms; pale skin; fast heartbeat; cloudy, discolored, or bloody urine; back pain; difficult or painful urination; blurred vision, changes in color vision, or other vision problems; red or painful eyes; stiff neck; headache; confusion; aggression. Ibuprofen may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication. If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html ] or by phone [1-800-332-1088]. ...
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