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==Evidence ==
==Evidence ==
The [[Canadian Consensus Criteria]] suggests this drug for [[ME/CFS]] pain.<ref name="CanadianConsensusCriteria">{{Citation
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| last1   = Carruthers   | first1 = Bruce M.     | authorlink1 = Bruce Carruthers  
| last2   = Jain         | first2 = Anil Kumar   | authorlink2 = Anil Kumar Jain
| last3   = De Meirleir   | first3 = Kenny L.     | authorlink3 = Kenny De Meirleir
| last4   = Peterson     | first4 = Daniel L.     | authorlink4 = Daniel Peterson
| last5   = Klimas       | first5 = Nancy G.     | authorlink5 = Nancy Klimas
| last6   = Lerner       | first6 = A. Martin     | authorlink6 = Martin Lerner
| last7   = Bested       | first7 = Alison C.     | authorlink7 = Alison Bested
| last8   = Flor-Henry   | first8 = Pierre       | authorlink8 = Pierre Flor-Henry  
| last9   = Joshi         | first9 = Pradip       | authorlink9 = Pradip Joshi
| last10 = Powles       | first10 = A C Peter   | authorlink10 = A C Peter Powles
| last11 = Sherkey       | first11 = Jeffrey A.   | authorlink11 = Jeffrey Sherkey
| last12 = van de Sande | first12 = Marjorie I. | authorlink12 = Marjorie van de Sande
| title   = Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Clinical Working Case Definition, Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols
| journal = Journal of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | volume = 11 | issue = 2  
| date   = 2003 | isbn    = 9780789022073 | doi     = 10.1300/J092v11n01_02
| url     = http://www.investinme.org/Documents/PDFdocuments/CanadianDefinitionME-CFS.pdf#page=10
| pages = 53-55}}</ref>
===Dose===
===Dose===
A dose of 200mg, as needed, up to 4 times a day, is suggested by the Canadian Consensus Criteria.<ref name="CanadianConsensusCriteria" />
A dose of 200mg, as needed, up to 4 times a day, is suggested by the Canadian Consensus Criteria.<ref name="CanadianConsensusCriteria" />

Latest revision as of 22:56, April 1, 2023

Ibuprofen is a medication in the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) class that is used for treating pain, fever, and inflammation. This includes painful menstrual periods, migraines, and rheumatoid arthritis. It can be used by mouth or intravenously. It typically begins working within an hour.

Side Effects[edit | edit source]

Using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory precautions is recommended to avoid gastrointestinal side effects. Hepatic and renal dysfunction may occur, and peripheral edema.[1] Central nervous system side effects include "dizziness, headaches, drowsiness and evidence of hypersensitives." [1]

More commonly reported ones are:

  • Gastrointestinal side-effects including bleeding.[1]

More commonly reported ones in children are:


Less commonly reported ones are:

Evidence[edit | edit source]

The Canadian Consensus Criteria suggests this drug for ME/CFS pain.[1]

Dose[edit | edit source]

A dose of 200mg, as needed, up to 4 times a day, is suggested by the Canadian Consensus Criteria.[1]

See also[edit | edit source]

Learn more[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]