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    Condition: Pain
    7/28/2013 2:28:04 PM

    Reviewer: willhavetotoleratepain, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 2

    Comment:
    took 800 mgx3 due to fibromyalgia for over two yrs-now I have developed severe hearing loss in one ear--scared to take it anymore but I don't know what I will do for the pain. I hope this is a temporary loss of hearing.

    Condition: Pain
    7/28/2013 9:55:26 AM

    Reviewer: Jmh, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    Dr. prescribed Ibuprofen 800 to be taken before my endometrial biopsy. I did and then took it again 16 hours later for pain and 1 more time 12 hours after that. I have never had any allergic reaction to regular ibuprofen before but this was causing faintness, nausea, and the absolute worse red rash that has spread across my abdomen, breasts, back, inner thighs and neck. Dr. gave me antihistamines, ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Pain
    7/25/2013 3:05:56 PM

    Reviewer: advil, 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    When I take advil it makes me sweat

    Condition: Pain
    6/15/2013 11:44:49 AM

    Reviewer: prarie watch, 19-24 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 3

    Comment:
    I have a nerve pinched in socket of shoulder. So I have pain at joint, radiating numbess to middle finger. Ibuprofen usually works, I was prescribed 800MG 3 times daily. Occasionally the pain exceeds the strength of the meds. I went in for a CAT scan the other day on throat and from a small IV recieved a bruise 4 inches long, and 1 inch wide. I am also expierencing nausea pretty much full time. I ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Pain
    6/11/2013 7:47:03 PM

    Reviewer: tom, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 3

    Comment:
    sore back around kendiys

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