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From: sdyer@bbnccv.UUCP (Steve Dyer)
Newsgroups: net.consumers,net.med
Subject: Re: Ibuprofen
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Date: Mon, 11-Mar-85 11:00:45 EST
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> What about the side effect of bleeding,
> and the effect of ringing in the ear from taking aspirin?
> 
> Is it expected that Ibupropen [sic] also cause these?

Ibuprofen does not cause an increase in bleeding time, and does not
cause tinnitus.  Both are direct side-effects of aspirin which ibuprofen
does not share.  However, it's been found that almost any anti-inflammatory
agent which works through inhibition of prostglandin synthesis may
irritate the stomach, especially if taken in large doses over a long
period of time.  Ibuprofen may have a smaller immediate irritant effect
on the stomach than aspirin.  People with a history of ulcers should
contact their doctor before taking ibuprofen.
-- 
/Steve Dyer
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