What are the side effects of ibuprofen?

Generally speaking, there are no side effects of using ibuprofen, but some people may experience indigestion, nausea and vomiting, as well as headaches and dizziness. A few people may also have allergic symptoms. If you feel any discomfort, you must stop taking the medicine immediately and go to the hospital for examination and consultation.

1. Gastrointestinal symptoms include indigestion, stomach burning, stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting, which occur in 16% of long-term users. These symptoms disappear after stopping the medication, and most of the users can tolerate the medication without stopping. A small number (<1%) of patients develop gastric ulcers and gastrointestinal bleeding, and some patients may suffer from ulcer perforation.

2. Neurological symptoms such as headache, drowsiness, dizziness, and tinnitus are rare, occurring in 1% to 3% of patients.

3. Renal insufficiency is rare and mostly occurs in people with underlying renal disease; but a small number of users may experience lower limb edema.

4. Other rare symptoms include rash, bronchial asthma attack, elevated liver enzymes, leukopenia, etc.

5. If gastrointestinal bleeding, liver or kidney damage, visual impairment, abnormal blood count, or allergic reaction occurs during medication, the medication should be discontinued.