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How Safe Is Taking Ibuprophen ?

Some years ago, I had knee replacement surgery. It has been well and efficient until this past year. Now I am having pain and swelling. Ibuprophen each morning seems give me adequate relief for my brisk morning walk. Now I hear that continual taking of Ibu is harmful to my body. Is there an orthopedist in the house? Please advise. Thanks. Nina Cooley
Fri, 17 Jan 2014
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Hi,
Your history suggest me that you have undergone knee replacement surgery.You have been taking Tab Ibuprofen after the surgery.
Tab Ibuprofen is a analgesic which relieves the pain but it is associated with side effects like Rash, Dizzy,Feel Like Throwing Up, Heartburn (Don't take the tab on empty stomach) and Stomach Cramps.
Long term complications includes Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems
Numbness, Tingling or Pain of Hands or Feet,Double Vision,Dry Eye
Vision Changes caused by Medications,Hearing Problem,High Blood Pressure,
Abnormal Heart Rhythm.
Please consult your doctor for long term use of this drug.
Thank you.

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How Safe Is Taking Ibuprophen ?

Hi, Your history suggest me that you have undergone knee replacement surgery.You have been taking Tab Ibuprofen after the surgery. Tab Ibuprofen is a analgesic which relieves the pain but it is associated with side effects like Rash, Dizzy,Feel Like Throwing Up, Heartburn (Don t take the tab on empty stomach) and Stomach Cramps. Long term complications includes Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems Numbness, Tingling or Pain of Hands or Feet,Double Vision,Dry Eye Vision Changes caused by Medications,Hearing Problem,High Blood Pressure, Abnormal Heart Rhythm. Please consult your doctor for long term use of this drug. Thank you.