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From: mason@pneuma.DEC (ANDREA...DTN 223-4864...OR PSYCHE::MASON)
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Subject: Re: Ibuprofen
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Date: Mon, 4-Mar-85 10:47:32 EST
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Posted: Mon Mar  4 10:47:32 1985
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>Before you throw out your aspirin and Tylenol and stock up on the new
>ibuprofen-containing nonprescription analgesics, especially if you're a
>pilot, consider this gem I found in the book *Medication and Flying: A
>Pilot's Guide*, Dr. Stanley R. Mohler, 1985, Aircraft Owners and Pilots
>Association, no ISBN.

 > "Ibuprofen is used to relieve the effects of rheumatoid arthritis and
>osteoarthritis.  It is also - and now probably more commonly - used for
>the relief of mild to moderate pain.
 > In addition to its desired therapeutic effects, ibuprofen may cause
>unwanted side effects.  Examples of these side effects that are of
>significance to pilots include dizziness, skin rash, heartburn, and
>blurred vision.  Reports suggest the rare development of hallucinations
>while on the drug.
 

I don't fly, but I do drive, and thus far the only problem I have experienced
with Iburprofen (in the form of Advil and Nuprin) is heartburn...not severe
heartburn, just enough to let me know it was there.  However, the heartburn
was a small price to pay for the relief which ibuprofen brought to my back
problems.  I highly recommend both Advil and Nuprin over asprin...they work
quickly and are longer lasting in their affect.


****andrea****



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