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Ibuprofen vs. Vicoprofen

Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that's used to temporarily relieve fever, pains, and aches in adults and children. In general, ibuprofen is taken by mouth every 4 to 8 hours, though the dosage depends on your age, weight, and other medical problems. Ibuprofen side effects include nausea, heartburn, and stomach pain, but taking it with food might help prevent these side effects. Ibuprofen is available over the counter and by prescription, depending on the strength you need.

Over-the-counter ibuprofen:

• Short-term relief of minor aches and pains due to headache, muscle aches, minor arthritis pain, toothache, backache, the common cold, or menstrual cramps
• Fever

Prescription ibuprofen:

• Mild-to-moderate pain
• Pain from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or osteoarthritis (OA)
• Pain from menstrual cramps

The following side effects were reported in up to 9% of people in clinical studies.

• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Heartburn
• Dizziness
• Rash

• Stomach bleeding and ulcers
• Heart attack and stroke
• High blood pressure and heart failure
• Kidney damage
• Liver problems
• Severe allergic reactions
• Harm to unborn babies
• Caution use in people with phenylketonuria (PKU) - chewable tablets only

Hydrocodone/ibuprofen is a combination opioid medication that's used to treat pain when non-opioid medications don't provide enough relief. Your provider will discuss with you about your specific needs for pain relief to determine your dosage. Hydrocodone/ibuprofen can commonly cause side effects like headache, sleepiness, and constipation. This medication also has many serious warnings, such as slowed breathing, risk of misuse and dependency, and stomach bleeding. Although the brand name (Vicoprofen) is no longer available, the generic form is still on the market.

• Pain that isn't relieved with non-opioid pain medications - used as short-term treatment (for less than 10 days)

• Headache (27%)
• Constipation (22%)
• Nausea (21%)
• Sleepiness or tiredness (22%)
• Dizziness (14%)
• Indigestion (12%)

• Potential for addiction and misuse
• Potentially deadly slowed breathing (respiratory depression)
• Risk of accidental overdose
• Blood clots, heart attack, or stroke
• Stomach bleeding and ulcers
• Interactions with other medications
• Harm to newborn babies
• Severely low blood pressure
• High blood pressure, swelling, and heart failure
• Kidney damage and high potassium levels
• Liver problems
• Low hormone levels
• Higher risk of seizures in people with seizure conditions
• Physical dependence and withdrawal
• Serious allergic reaction and skin reactions
• Asthma attack in people with asthma