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Brandi
03-30-2006, 07:47 PM
I don't mean every 4-6 hours. I take ibuprofin sometimes once a day for several days for muscle pain. Like at night. Is that ok? Does anyone have a clue when it comes to this?
Robbin_G
03-30-2006, 08:02 PM
I think that depends on how much. I was on a similar Rx strength NSAID 3x a day for a month for plantar fascia issues.
snapdragen
03-30-2006, 08:10 PM
During the AIDs ride, I took 800 mg 4X a day. I do the same when I've messed up my back. Just be sure you eat something before you take it.
SadieKate
03-30-2006, 08:13 PM
Snap, out of curiosity how many days did your doc say you can follow that regimen? That's a very high dosage for chronic use but for acute purposes - how many days? Just curious.
AuntieK
03-30-2006, 08:42 PM
I have read reports that long-term use of ibuprofin has been tied to kidney and liver damage, as well as gastrointestinal bleeding. I can't remember how long term it would need to be before you would need to start worrying about it. I think it would be safe to use it occasionally, but could you try Tylenol sometimes? Of course, IB is what usually works best for me too. I do worry about taking on a daily basis though.
snapdragen
03-30-2006, 08:45 PM
Snap, out of curiosity how many days did your doc say you can follow that regimen? That's a very high dosage for chronic use but for acute purposes - how many days? Just curious.

Oh, is that why I have no stomach lining?:D I kid! I kid! I don't do it for longer than a week (AID's ride was 7 days) Since I started Pilates, I don't have the back problems I used to, so the mega doses are few and far between.
Dianyla
03-30-2006, 09:00 PM
I started popping a daily dose of anywhere from 600-1800 mg of ibuprofen midway through a monthlong walk across Spain. By the end of three weeks, I was having severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, etc.

Good times. :cool:
DeniseGoldberg
03-31-2006, 04:52 AM
During the AIDs ride, I took 800 mg 4X a day. I do the same when I've messed up my back. Just be sure you eat something before you take it.
It's my understanding that a prescription dose of ibuprofen is 800 mg 3X a day. Have you checked with your doc about the 800 mg 4X a day?
Brandi
03-31-2006, 08:30 AM
[QUOTE=SadieKate]Snap, out of curiosity how many days did your doc say you can follow that regimen? That's a very high dosage for chronic use but for acute purposes - how many days? Just curious.[/QUOTE
I haven't asked my Dr. It seems silly to make an appointment with him to just ask how much asprin I can take safely. And now a days that seems to be what you have to do to get any answers. That is why I posted this ? to see if anyone had an answer before I go the route of haveing to make an appointment.
But it does seem like a high dose there snap. Does your stomach bug you at all from taking that much?
SadieKate
03-31-2006, 08:37 AM
You don't need an appt for this. Just call and ask. A triage nurse or a pharmacist could tell you this.
Brandi
03-31-2006, 08:42 AM
You don't need an appt for this. Just call and ask. A triage nurse or a pharmacist could tell you this.
You know what a dummy i am. My Pharmacist is awsome! I will go and ask him today. Thanks for triggering that. My Dr is not easy to get a hold of. And my Pharmacist tends to know more then my Dr when it comes to drugs that's for sure. Tanks again.