Overview Of Common Fever-Reducing Medications

Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen is another great medication for relieving a fever. It also helps reduce inflammation! Most adults need two hundred milligrams every four to six hours. However, the dose can reach four hundred milligrams when necessary! Of course, they must still wait four to six hours for a second dose. Finally, patients cannot exceed 1,200 milligrams per day unless their doctor has directed them otherwise!

This medication has side effects as well. It increases the risk of stroke or heart attack in some patients. Patients with heart disease are at a particularly high risk for this! The risk is also high when patients take this medication for long periods or in large doses. This medication makes stomach bleeding more likely in seniors. Other side effects include heartburn, headaches, nervousness, ringing in the ears, and dizziness! As this medication triggers an upset stomach, individuals need to take it with food. A glass of milk works as well! Patients with certain conditions must ask their doctor about ibuprofen first. These conditions include liver disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease, and asthma.

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