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Is Stomach Pain A Side Effect Of Taking Ibuprofen?

Hey, I'm fifteen years old, 190, and 5'7 (not allergic to anything, and no health conditions) I took an Ibuprofen before laying down, I read on the bottle that it could cause stomach bleeding, and I'm questionable about my health because my stomach is hurting right now, it's not a really bad pain it's more like a minor pain that won't go away, it's not bad at all, I'm just curious if I'll be alright.
Wed, 11 Jun 2014
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Hi,

Welcome to HCM!

Ibuprofen and other NSAIDS drugs such as Paracetamol have an effect on your stomach lining and cause stomach ulcers if consumed in large doses or for long time.
This is a known and dangerous side effect of Ibuprofen.

However, taking just one tablet of Ibuprofen will certainly not cause these effects. So, you may relax and there is no need to worry.
Take a ranitidine now to get relief from stomach discomfort.

Also, from next time prefer taking a Paracetamol as it is much safer.

Hope this information helps. Feel free to ask if you have any doubt.

With warm regards,
Dr. Sridhar Reddy
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Is Stomach Pain A Side Effect Of Taking Ibuprofen?

Hi, Welcome to HCM! Ibuprofen and other NSAIDS drugs such as Paracetamol have an effect on your stomach lining and cause stomach ulcers if consumed in large doses or for long time. This is a known and dangerous side effect of Ibuprofen. However, taking just one tablet of Ibuprofen will certainly not cause these effects. So, you may relax and there is no need to worry. Take a ranitidine now to get relief from stomach discomfort. Also, from next time prefer taking a Paracetamol as it is much safer. Hope this information helps. Feel free to ask if you have any doubt. With warm regards, Dr. Sridhar Reddy