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Does IBUPROFEN Cause Frequent bowel movements? 129 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 129 reports of Frequent bowel movements have been filed in association with IBUPROFEN (equate ibuprofen). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for IBUPROFEN.

129
Reports of Frequent bowel movements with IBUPROFEN
0.2%
of all IBUPROFEN reports
92
Deaths
98
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Frequent bowel movements From IBUPROFEN?

Of the 129 reports, 92 (71.3%) resulted in death, 98 (76.0%) required hospitalization, and 92 (71.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Frequent bowel movements Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for IBUPROFEN. However, 129 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does IBUPROFEN Cause?

Drug ineffective (9,352) Drug hypersensitivity (5,269) Nausea (4,129) Vomiting (4,116) Acute kidney injury (3,639) Product use in unapproved indication (3,596) Toxicity to various agents (3,584) Off label use (3,556) Intentional overdose (3,185) Headache (3,010)

What Other Drugs Cause Frequent bowel movements?

VEDOLIZUMAB (4,527) ADALIMUMAB (3,490) INFLIXIMAB (2,497) MESALAMINE (1,238) APREMILAST (1,082) PREDNISONE (1,082) TOFACITINIB (843) METHOTREXATE (741) PANTOPRAZOLE (726) HYDROCORTISONE (676)

Which IBUPROFEN Alternatives Have Lower Frequent bowel movements Risk?

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