Ibuprofen 800mg is a prescribed nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, commonly called an NSAID, that is used to treat pain related to arthritis, the Mayo Clinic reports. This medication works by altering chemical signals that are related to pain, swelling and inflammation in the body. The 800mg form is stronger than the available over-the-counter 200mg formulation. Because of this increased dosage, the risks of side effects may also be increased.
Ulcers
According to Drugs.com, ibuprofen 800mg can lead to stomach bleeding, although the chances of this occurring are less than they might be with aspirin use. Ibuprofen reduces the substances that protect the lining of the stomach from acid that is used to digest food. The acid can eat away at the stomach lining, burn into the blood vessels and cause serious bleeding. A patient taking ibuprofen 800mg should seek immediate medical treatment if he experiences blood vomit that looks like coffee grounds or bloody or tarry stools. These are serious symptoms that require prompt medical treatment.
Severe Headache
Ibuprofen 800mg may cause a severe headache, according to Drugs.com. This occurs because ibuprofen 800mg can interfere with other chemicals in your brain or in the blood vessels of your brain to cause a severe headache. Drugs.com recommends that a patient taking this medication immediately discontinue treatment until the cause of the severe headache is determined. While the cause of the severe headache may be linking to ibuprofen 800mg, there may be another serious medical condition that is occurring. In addition, the dosage of Ibuprofen 800mg should not be increased to treat the severe headache.
Chest Pain
Chest pain is a possible side effect associated with using ibuprofen 800mg, states Drugs.com. Chest pain is a serious side effect that requires immediate medical treatment because it could be a simple side effect, or a sign of another serious medical condition such as a heart attack. Ibuprofen 800mg may cause chest pain because it interferes with chemical signals that affect blood vessels to the heart. Prompt discontinuation of ibuprofen 800mg and early medical treatment are important to prevent further medical complications.
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