What's the average time for advil to work on headaches?

Most people notice Advil (ibuprofen) starts helping a headache within about 30 minutes, with stronger relief often by 1–2 hours.

A few practical notes:
- Faster if you take it with water and your stomach isn’t overly full (food can slow onset).
- If you don’t feel any improvement after ~2 hours, or the headache is severe/worsening, it may be time to consider other options or talk to a clinician.
- Avoid exceeding the label dose (and don’t combine with other NSAIDs like naproxen or aspirin for pain unless a clinician told you to).

If you tell me your age, the dose you took, and how long ago, I can give more tailored timing.