Ibuprofen Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• A Skin Rash

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• Dizziness
• Heartburn
• Nausea

INFREQUENT side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• Itching
• Ringing In The Ears
• Visible Water Retention
• Water Retention

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• Conditions Of Excess Stomach Acid Secretion
• Constipation
• Decreased Appetite
• Diarrhea
• Gas
• Headache
• Indigestion
• Intense Abdominal Pain
• Irritability
• Nervousness
• Vomiting

RARE side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• A Change In Vision
• A Condition With Symptoms That Resemble Lupus
• A Heart Attack
• A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy
• A Rupture In The Wall Of The Stomach Or Intestine
• A Serum Sickness Reaction
• A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
• A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
• A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
• A Stomach Ulcer
• A Stroke
• A Stuffy And Runny Nose
• A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
• A Type Of Blood Disorder Where The Red Blood Cells Burst Called Hemolytic Anemia
• A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
• A Type Of Significant Allergic Skin Reaction Called DRESS Syndrome
• A Type Of Stomach Irritation Called Gastritis
• A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
• Abnormal Heart Rhythm
• Abnormal Liver Function Tests
• Acute Inflammation Of The Pancreas
• An Ulcer From Too Much Stomach Acid
• An Ulcer In The Esophagus
• Anemia
• Bleeding Not Related To Menstrual Period
• Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
• Blind Spot In The Eye
• Blood In The Bowel Movement
• Bloody Urine
• Bloody Vomit
• Blurred Vision
• Bronchospastic Lung Disease
• Canker Sores
• Chest Pain
• Chest Tightness
• Chronic Heart Failure
• Confusion
• Damage To The Kidneys
• Damage To The Liver And Inflammation
• Decreased Blood Platelets
• Decreased Kidney Function
• Depression
• Double Vision
• Dry Eye
• Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
• Excess Urination
• Hallucinations
• High Blood Pressure
• High Levels Of Potassium In The Blood
• Hives
• Iga Vasculitis
• Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
• Inflammation Of The Bladder
• Inflammation Of The Blood Vessels
• Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
• Inflammation Of The Skin Due To An Allergy
• Inflammation Of The Skin With Blisters
• Kidney Failure
• Low Blood Counts Due To Bone Marrow Failure
• Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
• Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
• Meningitis Not Due To An Infection
• Mental Status Changes
• Mood Changes
• Nosebleed
• Pink Eye
• Renal Papillary Necrosis
• Renal Tubular Necrosis, A Kidney Disorder
• Skin Rash With Sloughing
• Stomach Or Intestinal Ulcer
• Toxic Amblyopia, A Loss Of Vision
• Trouble Breathing
• Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell
• Vocal Cord Swelling
• Wheezing
• Worsening Of Chronic Heart Failure

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• Anxious Feelings
• Bruising Under The Skin
• Difficulty Sleeping
• Drowsiness
• Dry Mouth
• Fast Heartbeat
• Hearing Loss
• Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
• Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
• Irritation Of The Mouth
• Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck