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From: sdyer@bbnccv.UUCP (Steve Dyer)
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Subject: Re: Ibupropen
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Date: Sat, 9-Mar-85 10:49:27 EST
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> Add to that the fact that ibupropen is not notably more potent than aspirin,
> and aspirin has proven itself free of serious side effects over a period of
> about 100 years, while ibupropen is a relatively recent drug.
> 
> There is no benefit to you to take ibupropen over aspirin.  The only one who
> benefits is the manufacturer, who can charge more for (new) ibupropen than
> they can for (old, non-proprietary) aspirin.

I think Kurt is correct for most run-of-the-mill needs for pain relief:
that is, one ibuprofen tablet is going to help a headache as well as two
aspirin, probably no better.  On the other hand, ibuprofen has a much
stronger anti-inflammatory effect at lower doses than aspirin, and 
works much better than aspirin in treating menstrual cramps, so there
can be advantages in certain situations.  Overall, I was glad to see
the FDA approve an OTC version of the drug.
-- 
/Steve Dyer
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