Amjoy25: Ibuprofen question...

PinkDahLia44

@Amjoy25‌ : how much ibuprofen per day will put me at risk for stomach ulcers? I know no more than 3 grams of Tylenol so I don't kill my liver, but what's the magic number for ibuprofen?

Amjoy25

@comeongetdown is correct. You can take 800mg 3 times a day which is 2400mg. However, any amount of an NSAID is going to put you at risk for a stomach ulcer, but taking the as directed dose is always wise.

PinkDahLia44

Thanks @comeongetdown! Really any insight was welcome, just thought Amjoy might be the most likely to know.

So far I haven't taken more than 1200 in a day, but when I go back to work on Thursday, I imagine I might need more continuous coverage, and I don't want to end up with mo' problems.

PinkDahLia44

@Amjoy25, theoretically, could I take 600mg 4x a day? Or do I need to stick with q8 hrs, no matter what the dose?

Amjoy25

PinkDahLia44 said:

@Amjoy25, theoretically, could I take 600mg 4x a day? Or do I need to stick with q8 hrs, no matter what the dose?

That should be fine. What are you using it for, if you don't mind me asking?

PinkDahLia44

I hurt my knee playing soccer, I think a patellar dislocation. Had to call off work for 2 days, but don't want to miss any more work. It's feeling much better, but need to make sure I have a plan of action for any pain when I go back to work.

Phalaenopsis

PinkDahLia44 said:

I hurt my knee playing soccer, I think a patellar dislocation. Had to call off work for 2 days, but don't want to miss any more work. It's feeling much better, but need to make sure I have a plan of action for any pain when I go back to work.

Have you tried alternating acetaminophen with ibuprofen? If you take less of both you can potentially minimize side effects but I agree with Amjoy, any dose of ibu can cause ulcers. If you are taking it short term and not chronically you should be ok though.

PinkDahLia44

Phalaenopsis said:

PinkDahLia44 said:

I hurt my knee playing soccer, I think a patellar dislocation. Had to call off work for 2 days, but don't want to miss any more work. It's feeling much better, but need to make sure I have a plan of action for any pain when I go back to work.

Have you tried alternating acetaminophen with ibuprofen? If you take less of both you can potentially minimize side effects but I agree with Amjoy, any dose of ibu can cause ulcers. If you are taking it short term and not chronically you should be ok though.

I have not tried that, but maybe I will, thanks for the advice! Like I said, I've only taken 1200 or less per day since I injured it (today so far only 400). I really prefer no pain meds, but need to be able to function on Thursday and Friday.

PinkDahLia44

and LOL, apparently it didn't occur to me to call out the pharmacists for this one...sorry guys, for that oversight.