Advil interact with medications?

What medications interact with Advil?

Advil (ibuprofen) is a commonly used over-the-counter pain reliever, but it can interact with various medications, including prescription and over-the-counter medications, as well as vitamins and herbal supplements. According to the FDA [1] and DrugPatentWatch.com [2], some medications that interact with Advil include:

Blood Thinners:

* Aspirin and other antiplatelet medications, such as clopidogrel (Plavix) [3]: Taking ibuprofen with these medications can increase the risk of bleeding.
* Warfarin (Coumadin) [4]: Combining ibuprofen with warfarin can increase the risk of bleeding and decrease the effectiveness of warfarin.

Diuretics:

* Furosemide (Lasix) [5]: Taking ibuprofen with furosemide can increase the risk of kidney damage.
* Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) [6]: Combining ibuprofen with HCTZ can increase the risk of kidney damage.

Steroids:

* Prednisone [7]: Taking ibuprofen with prednisone can increase the risk of stomach ulcers and bleeding.

Blood Pressure Medications:

* Lisinopril (Zestril) [8]: Combining ibuprofen with lisinopril can increase the risk of kidney damage.

Antidepressants:

* Fluoxetine (Prozac) [9]: Taking ibuprofen with fluoxetine can increase the risk of bleeding and decreased antidepressant effectiveness.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Interactions:

* Taking high doses of acetaminophen with ibuprofen can increase the risk of liver damage.

Other Interactions:

* Methotrexate (Trexall) [10]: Combining ibuprofen with methotrexate can increase the risk of kidney damage.
* Probenecid (Benemid) [11]: Taking ibuprofen with probenecid can increase the risk of kidney damage.

It is essential to consult a healthcare professional or pharmacist about any potential interactions before taking Advil or any other medication.

References:

[1] U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2022). Ibuprofen. Retrieved from www.fda.gov/

[2] DrugPatentWatch.com. (2022). Ibuprofen. Retrieved from www.drugpatentwatch.com/

[3] U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2022). Clopidogrel. Retrieved from www.fda.gov/

[4] U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2022). Warfarin. Retrieved from www.fda.gov/

[5] U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2022). Furosemide. Retrieved from www.fda.gov/

[6] U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2022). Hydrochlorothiazide. Retrieved from www.fda.gov/

[7] U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2022). Prednisone. Retrieved from www.fda.gov/

[8] U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2022). Lisinopril. Retrieved from www.fda.gov/

[9] U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2022). Fluoxetine. Retrieved from www.fda.gov/

[10] U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2022). Methotrexate. Retrieved from www.fda.gov/

[11] U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2022). Probenecid. Retrieved from www.fda.gov/