This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Motrin (Ibuprofen) and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Reports by Event Outcome
All Cases (147)
Death (2)
Life Threatening Events (3)
Disability (12)
Reports by Reaction Type
Drug Ineffective (27),
Vomiting (20),
Nausea (20),
Drug Hypersensitivity (18),
Anxiety (18),
Fatigue (16),
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (16),
Blood Glucose Increased (15),
Abasia (13),
Pain (13),
Dyspnoea (13),
Constipation (12)
Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Motrin (Ibuprofen). For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.
Possible Motrin side effects in male
Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2012-08-27
Patient: male
Reactions: Confusional State, Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, Skin Disorder, Pulmonary Oedema, Respiratory Distress, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Advil
Dosage: 200 mg, unk
Indication: Headache
Start date: 2010-04-20
Motrin
Dosage: unk
Indication: Pain
Tylenol
Dosage: unk
Indication: Pain
Possible Motrin side effects in 55 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient: 55 year old male, weighing 118.0 kg (259.6 pounds)
Reactions: Weight Decreased, Renal Impairment, Blood Potassium Decreased, Dehydration, Adverse Event
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
AN Unknown Medication
Indication: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Fluticasone Propionate
Indication: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
End date: 2010-12-01
Motrin
Dosage: unknown dose, 6 times a day
Indication: Pain in Extremity
Start date: 2009-01-01
Motrin
Dosage: unknown dose, 6 times a day
Indication: Arthralgia
Start date: 2009-01-01
Motrin
Dosage: unknown dose, 6 times a day
Indication: Back Pain
Start date: 2009-01-01
Motrin
Dosage: unknown dose, 6 times a day
Start date: 2009-01-01
Possible Motrin side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient: female
Reactions: Abdominal Discomfort, Vomiting, Malaise, Rash
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ibuprofen
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Motrin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Possible Motrin side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient: male
Reactions: Confusional State, Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, Skin Disorder, Pulmonary Oedema, Respiratory Distress, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Advil
Indication: Headache
Start date: 2010-04-01
Motrin
Indication: Pain
Motrin
Tylenol
Tylenol
Indication: Pain
Possible Motrin side effects in female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-22
Patient: female
Reactions: Abdominal Discomfort, Vomiting, Malaise, Rash
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ibuprofen
Dosage: unk
Motrin
Dosage: unk
Possible Motrin side effects in
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-21
Patient:
Reactions: Headache
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acetaminophen
Dosage: unk
Indication: Headache
Start date: 2012-08-19
Aleve (Caplet)
Dosage: unk
Indication: Headache
Start date: 2012-08-19
Motrin
Dosage: unk
Indication: Headache
Start date: 2012-08-19
Possible Motrin side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-17
Patient: female
Reactions: Abdominal Discomfort, Vomiting, Malaise, Rash
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ibuprofen
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Motrin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Possible Motrin side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-14
Patient: female
Reactions: Abdominal Discomfort, Vomiting, Malaise, Rash
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ibuprofen
Dosage: unk
Motrin
Dosage: unk
Possible Motrin side effects in male
Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2012-08-14
Patient: male
Reactions: Confusional State, Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, Skin Disorder, Pulmonary Oedema, Respiratory Distress, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Advil
Dosage: 200 mg, unk
Indication: Headache
Start date: 2010-04-20
Motrin
Dosage: unk
Indication: Pain
Tylenol
Dosage: unk
Indication: Pain
Possible Motrin side effects in 54 year old female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-13
Patient: 54 year old female, weighing 55.8 kg (122.7 pounds)
Reactions: Vomiting, Nausea, Diarrhoea, Dehydration, Renal Failure Acute
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Aleve
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Pain
Start date: 2012-06-12
End date: 2012-06-13
Doxycycline HCL
Administration route: Oral
Indication: non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Start date: 2012-05-29
End date: 2012-06-20
Motrin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Pain
Start date: 2011-12-19
End date: 2012-06-11
MS Contin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Pain
Start date: 2012-06-12
End date: 2012-06-12
Unknown Medication
Administration route: Oral
Indication: non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Start date: 2012-05-29
End date: 2012-06-18
Zofran
Indication: Nausea
Start date: 2012-06-17
End date: 2012-06-19
Other drugs received by patient: Vitamin B-12; Ascorbic Acid; Pamidronate Disodium; Vitamine E; Multiple Vitamin; Folic Acid; Vitamin D
Possible Motrin side effects in 44 year old female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-13
Patient: 44 year old female, weighing 56.2 kg (123.7 pounds)
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Codeine
Compazine
Indication: Nausea
Droperidol
Dosage: unk
Ibuprofen
Dosage: 200 mg, as needed
Imitrex
Dosage: unk
Indication: Migraine
Inapsine
Morphine Sulfate
Indication: Pain
Motrin
Dosage: unk
Reglan
Dosage: unk
Risperdal
Dosage: unk
Sumatriptan Succinate
Dosage: unk
Toradol
Possible Motrin side effects in 31 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-10
Patient: 31 year old male
Reactions: Dysuria
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Aleve (Caplet)
Motrin
Possible Motrin side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-09
Patient: female
Reactions: Drug Ineffective
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Hydrocodone
Dosage: unk
Indication: Joint Swelling
Hydrocodone
Indication: Paraesthesia
Motrin
Indication: Paraesthesia
Motrin
Dosage: unk
Indication: Joint Swelling
Possible Motrin side effects in 55 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-08
Patient: 55 year old female
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Codeine Sulfate
Dosage: unk
Morphine Sulfate
Dosage: unk
Motrin
Dosage: unk
Possible Motrin side effects in
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-08
Patient:
Reactions: Pain
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Aleve (Caplet)
Indication: Pain
Motrin
Indication: Pain
Vicodin
Indication: Pain
Possible Motrin side effects in male
Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2012-08-08
Patient: male
Reactions: Confusional State, Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Skin Disorder, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, Pulmonary Oedema, Respiratory Distress, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Advil
Indication: Headache
Start date: 2010-04-01
Motrin
Motrin
Indication: Pain
Tylenol
Tylenol
Indication: Pain
Possible Motrin side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-08
Patient: female, weighing 73.5 kg (161.7 pounds)
Reactions: Liver Injury, Vitamin D Deficiency, Hepatic Pain, Urticaria, Anxiety, Weight Increased, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Blood Cholesterol Increased, Drug Administration Error
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acetaminophen
Dosage: 1 caplet nightly at bedtime for about 4 months
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Sleep Disorder Therapy
Acetaminophen
Dosage: 1 caplet nightly at bedtime for about 4 months
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Pain
Advil
Dosage: 3-4 daily for few months 2-3 years ago
Indication: Pain
Chantix
Dosage: for 3 weeks 3-4 years ago
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Smoking Cessation Therapy
Extra Strength Tylenol
Dosage: 2 caplets every 6 hours while awake for 8 months 2-3 years ago
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Pain
Ibuprofen
Indication: Pain
Motrin
Indication: Pain
Naproxen (Aleve)
Dosage: 1 occasionally for few months 2-3 years ago
Indication: Pain
Tylenol (Caplet)
Dosage: 1-2 tablets every 6 hours while awake for 3 weeks
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Pain
Possible Motrin side effects in
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-06
Patient:
Reactions: Back Pain, Vomiting, Dyspnoea, Nausea, Drug Hypersensitivity, Abasia, Constipation, Skin Irritation, Myalgia, Fatigue, Insomnia, Asthenia, Blood Glucose Increased
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Coreg
Glucophage
Ibuprofen (Advil)
Lipitor
Lotrimin
Luvox
Metformin Hydrochloride
Metoprolol Tartrate
Motrin
Plavix
Proscar
Prozac
Reglan
Restasis
Toprol-XL
Tramadol Hydrochloride
Viagra
Xalatan
Zetia
Zocor
Other drugs received by patient: Allopurinol; Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters; Pilocarpine; Istalol; Clozapine; Bilberry; Oxycodone HCL; Aspirin; Potassium Chloride; Lumigan; Pravastatin Sodium; Furosemide; Vicodin; Losartan Potassium; Digoxin; Folic Acid; Theratears; Diazepam; Lantus
Possible Motrin side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-01
Patient: female, weighing 73.5 kg (161.7 pounds)
Reactions: Vitamin D Deficiency, Liver Injury, Hepatic Pain, Urticaria, Weight Increased, Anxiety, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Blood Cholesterol Increased, Drug Administration Error
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Chantix
Dosage: for 3 weeks 3-4 years ago
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Smoking Cessation Therapy
Extra Strength Tylenol
Dosage: 2 caplets every 6 hours while awake for 8 months 2-3 years ago
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Pain
Ibuprofen
Indication: Pain
Ibuprofen (Advil)
Dosage: 3-4 daily for few months 2-3 years ago
Indication: Pain
Motrin
Indication: Pain
Naproxen (Aleve)
Dosage: 1 occasionally for few months 2-3 years ago
Indication: Pain
Tylenol
Dosage: 1 caplet nightly at bedtime for about 4 months
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Sleep Disorder Therapy
Tylenol
Dosage: 1 caplet nightly at bedtime for about 4 months
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Pain
Tylenol (Caplet)
Dosage: 1-2 tablets every 6 hours while awake for 3 weeks
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Pain
Possible Motrin side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-01
Patient: male, weighing 84.8 kg (186.6 pounds)
Reactions: Inappropriate Schedule of Drug Administration, Blood Urine Present, Diarrhoea, Musculoskeletal Pain, Headache, Blood Glucose Increased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Motrin
Indication: Musculoskeletal Pain
Motrin
Dosage: 400 mg, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Headache
Start date: 2012-01-01
Xarelto
Dosage: 20 mg, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Atrial Fibrillation
Start date: 2012-06-29
End date: 2012-07-02
Xarelto
Dosage: 20 mg, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-07-01
Other drugs received by patient: Metoprolol Tartrate; Potassium; Furosemide; Cardura; Metoprolol Tartrate; Metoprolol Tartrate; Cardura; Androgel; Digoxin
Possible Motrin side effects in
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-01
Patient:
Reactions: Back Pain, Dyspnoea, HIP Arthroplasty, Vomiting, Nausea, Abasia, Drug Hypersensitivity, Constipation, Skin Irritation, Myalgia, Fatigue, Sleep Disorder, Asthenia, Blood Glucose Increased
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Alprazolam
Codeine
Coreg
Cyclosporine
Glucophage
Ibuprofen (Advil)
Dosage: 200 mg, prn
Lipitor
Lotrimin
Luvox
Metformin Hydrochloride
Dosage: 500 mg, unk
Metoprolol Tartrate
Dosage: 25 mg, bid
Motrin
Plavix
Proscar
Administration route: Oral
Prozac
Reglan
Toprol-XL
Tramadol Hydrochloride
Viagra
Xalatan
Zetia
Administration route: Oral
Zocor
Administration route: Oral
Other drugs received by patient: Folic Acid; Pilocarpine; Timolol Maleate; Lantus; Lumigan; Pravastatin Sodium; Thera Tears; Potassium Chloride - USP; Vicodin; Digoxin; Aspirin; Diazepam; Furosemide; Cozaar; Bilberry; Oxycodone HCL; Aspirin; Omega-3 Marine Triglycerides; Clozapine; Allopurinol
Possible Motrin side effects in 38 year old female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-07-31
Patient: 38 year old female
Reactions: Rectal Haemorrhage, Anaemia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Brivanib
Dosage: unspecified
Indication: Adenocarcinoma of THE Cervix
Start date: 2012-06-21
End date: 2012-06-28
Motrin
Dosage: 800 mg, as needed
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Pain Prophylaxis
Possible Motrin side effects in
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-07-31
Patient:
Reactions: Back Pain, Dyspnoea, Vomiting, Nausea, Abasia, Constipation, Skin Irritation, Myalgia, Fatigue, Sleep Disorder, Asthenia, Blood Glucose Increased
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Alprazolam
Clozapine
Codeine
Coreg
Cyclosporine
Glucophage
Ibuprofen (Advil)
Lipitor
Lotrimin AF
Lumigan
Luvox
Metformin Hydrochloride
Dosage: 500 mg, unk
Metoprolol Tartrate
Dosage: 25 mg, bid
Administration route: Oral
Motrin
Oxycodone HCL
Plavix
Pravastatin Sodium
Proscar
Administration route: Oral
Prozac
Reglan
Toprol-XL
Tramadol Hydrochloride
Viagra
Vicodin
Xalatan
Dosage: 200 mg, prn
Zetia
Administration route: Oral
Zocor
Administration route: Oral
Other drugs received by patient: Losartan Potassium; Thera Tears; Folic Acid; Digoxin; Bilberry; Omega-3 Marine Triglycerides; Pilocarpine; Furosemide; Diazepam; Istalol; Lantus; Allopurinol; Potassium Chloride; Aspirin
Possible Motrin side effects in
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-07-31
Patient:
Reactions: Back Pain, Vomiting, Dyspnoea, HIP Arthroplasty, Nausea, Abasia, Drug Hypersensitivity, Constipation, Skin Irritation, Myalgia, Fatigue, Sleep Disorder, Asthenia, Blood Glucose Increased
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Alprazolam
Codeine
Coreg
Cyclosporine
Glucophage
Ibuprofen (Advil)
Dosage: unk, prn
Lipitor
Lotrimin
Luvox
Metformin Hydrochloride
Metoprolol Tartrate
Dosage: unk, qd
Motrin
Motrin
Dosage: unk, prn
Plavix
Proscar
Administration route: Oral
Prozac
Reglan
Toprol-XL
Tramadol Hydrochloride
Viagra
Xalatan
Zetia
Administration route: Oral
Zocor
Administration route: Oral
Other drugs received by patient: Timolol Maleate; Thera Tears; Clozapine; Omega-3 Marine Triglycerides; Aspirin; Losartan Potassium; Allopurinol; Lantus; Potassium Chloride; Pravastatin Sodium; Digoxin; Diazepam; Bilberry; Lumigan; Folic Acid; Furosemide; Oxycodone HCL; Pilocarpine; Acetaminophen / Hydrocodone Bitartrate
Possible Motrin side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-07-25
Patient: female, weighing 78.9 kg (173.6 pounds)
Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Pain, Swelling
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lyrica
Dosage: 225 mg, 3x/day
Indication: Fibromyalgia
End date: 2012-04-01
Motrin
Dosage: 800 mg, as needed
Indication: Pain
Other drugs received by patient: Risperidone; Chondroitin / Glucosamine; Trileptal; Iron; Colace; Premarin; Magnesium; Omeprazole; Lopressor; Diazepam; Lisinopril
Possible Motrin side effects in 38 year old female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-07-25
Patient: 38 year old female
Reactions: Anaemia, Rectal Haemorrhage
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Brivanib
Indication: Adenocarcinoma of THE Cervix
Start date: 2012-06-21
End date: 2012-06-28
Motrin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Pain Prophylaxis
Possible Motrin side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-20
Patient: female, weighing 68.0 kg (149.7 pounds)
Reactions: Product Quality Issue, Chest Discomfort, Drug Ineffective, Chest Pain
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Motrin
Dosage: unk
Start date: 2012-06-01
Protonix
Dosage: 40 mg, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease
Start date: 2007-01-01
Protonix
Dosage: 40 mg, daily
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-06-01
End date: 2012-06-01
Other drugs received by patient: Lithium; Fuzeon; Thorazine; Lamictal; Synthroid; Lorazepam; Combivent; Advair Diskus 100 / 50
Possible Motrin side effects in 60 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-18
Patient: 60 year old male, weighing 162.0 kg (356.4 pounds)
Reactions: Weight Increased, Tooth Fracture, Rash, Blood Glucose Increased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Coumadin
Glucotrol XL
Dosage: tab
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Diabetes Mellitus
Start date: 2000-01-01
Motrin
Dosage: tabs
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Arthritis
Vancomycin
Other drugs received by patient: Codeine; Amiodarone HCL; Amiodarone HCL; Percocet; Tylenol; Tylenol
Possible Motrin side effects in 41 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-17
Patient: 41 year old male
Reactions: Drug Ineffective
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Advil
Dosage: unk
Motrin
Dosage: unk
Possible Motrin side effects in 54 year old female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-07-17
Patient: 54 year old female, weighing 55.8 kg (122.7 pounds)
Reactions: Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Dehydration, Blood Creatine Increased, Renal Failure Acute
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Aleve
Dosage: 220 mg, bid
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Pain
Start date: 2012-06-12
End date: 2012-06-13
Doxycycline
Dosage: 100 mg, bid
Administration route: Oral
Indication: non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Start date: 2012-05-29
End date: 2012-06-20
Motrin
Dosage: 800 mg, bid
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Pain
Start date: 2011-12-19
End date: 2012-06-12
MS Contin
Dosage: 15 mg, bid
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Pain
Start date: 2012-06-12
End date: 2012-06-12
Study Drug
Dosage: 45 mg, unk
Indication: non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Start date: 2012-05-29
End date: 2012-06-18
Zofran
Dosage: 4 mg, q6h
Indication: Nausea
Start date: 2012-06-17
End date: 2012-06-19
Other drugs received by patient: Theragran-M / 00610701 /; Vitamin D; Folic Acid; B12 / 00056201 /; Vitamin C / 00008001 /; Pamidronate Disodium; Vitamin E / 00110501 /
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