Question: I was taking ibuprofen for about 10 years. It was being prescribed to me mainly for lumbar spine. My new primary care doctor took me off it, even though I have documented right shoulder, neck, lower back, and knee issues. My questions are:

After taking ibuprofen for a long period is still effective or helpful for treating pain, and etc...?

Could it be harmful to the liver over a extended period of time?

While be treated at another clinic, a doctor made the statement," I'm surprised after taking ibuprofen for so long, I'm surprised your stomach is not messed up." Can ibuprofen be harmful to your stomach over period of time?

I'm sure my primary care doctor is acting in my best interest and I trust my primary care doctor, but I still have pain (it's not chronic). The total/ complete reason why I was taking off of it was not explained to me.

Basically, my question is can ibuprofen damage your liver, stomach, and lose it's effectiveness over an extended period of time. And since I was taking off of it, I shouldn't purchase over the counter pain relievers?

That was my last question, thanks.

Hello Dr. XXXXXXX

Thanks for your response. You didn't comment on if it affects the liver. Can it also affect the liver. I will request the renal function test.

Thanks again