Motrin IB

Motrin IB claims that no other over-the-counter medication works faster or stronger on muscle pain—not even Advil or Aleve. It claims to be able to not only relieve tension and general headaches, but also relieve muscle pain that contributes to stress in other parts of the body.

Motrin IB is an ibuprofen-based medication. Ibuprofen is an NSAID which works by stopping the body’s production of a substance that causes pain, fever, and inflammation. NSAID’s also have some inherent risks, but is Motrin IB a good option for migraine relief? We need to look at the side-effects and consumer reviews before making that assessment.

How Does Motrin IB Treat Migraines?

Motrin IB is intended to be used for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with the common cold, headache, toothache, muscular aches, backache, for the minor pain of arthritis, for the pain of menstrual cramps and for the reduction of fever.

With this in mind, there is currently no cure for migraines, and their severity and frequency vary from case to case. It is possible, if Motrin IB were taken at the onset of a migraine, along with other precautions like dimming the lights, lying down, and using a cold compress, that this pill might help you to stave off severe pain and the ibuprofen might block further pain from coming to the body.

Risks of Motrin IB

Ibuprofen is deemed to be appropriate for a broad range of patient types. However, if you are under a doctor’s care for any serious condition, consult a doctor before taking this product. As with aspirin and acetaminophen, if you have any condition which requires you to take prescription drugs, or if you have had any problems or serious side effects from taking any non-prescription pain reliever, do not take Motrin IB without first discussing it with your doctor.

NSAIDs, as mentioned before, have risks. In fact, they may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chances are higher if you are age 60 or older, have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems, take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug, take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others), have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product, or take more or for a longer time than directed.

Conclusion

In spite of these risks, many doctors still recommend Motrin IB for pain relief, and if you find that ibuprofen, aspirin, or other pain relievers help to ease your migraines, then Motrin IB will probably help you as well. It is effective in relieving other types of headaches, and it may stave off a migraine if used in the proper environment.