Advil pm and Ibu drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Advil pm (diphenhydramine hydrochloride; ibuprofen) and Ibu (ibuprofen). Common drug interactions include diarrhoea among females and accident among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Advil pm and Ibu. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 15 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Advil pm?
Advil pm has active ingredients of diphenhydramine hydrochloride; ibuprofen. It is often used in insomnia. eHealthMe is studying from 1,445 Advil pm users. Check the latest studies of Advil pm.
What is Ibu?
Ibu has active ingredients of ibuprofen. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 246,531 Ibu users. Check the latest studies of Ibu.
15 people who take Advil pm and Ibu together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Advil Pm and Ibu, by gender? *:
female:
- Diarrhoea
- Erythema (redness of the skin)
- Local swelling (swelling at the site of some application of substance or injury)
- Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
- Uterine disorder
- Full blood count decreased
- Oedema peripheral (superficial swelling)
- Rash pruritic (redness with itching)
- Rectal haemorrhage (bleeding from anus)
- Arthropathy
male:
- Accident
- Gait disturbance
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation)
- Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
- Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)
- Tendon injury
- Drug ineffective
- Confusional state
- Disturbance in attention
What are the common drug interactions of Advil Pm and Ibu, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
- Drug screen positive
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
- Diarrhoea
- Erythema (redness of the skin)
- Local swelling (swelling at the site of some application of substance or injury)
- Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
- Uterine disorder
- Arthropathy
- Knee arthroplasty
- Blister (small pocket of fluid within the upper layers of the skin caused by forceful rubbing (friction), burning, freezing, chemical exposure)
- Blood cholesterol increased
- Cardiac disorder
60+:
- Accident
- Full blood count decreased
- Death
- Disturbance in attention
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Urinary tract infection
- Gait disturbance
- Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
- Oedema peripheral (superficial swelling)
- Rash pruritic (redness with itching)
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (a group of conditions that occur when the blood-forming cells in the bone marrow are damaged): 2 people, 13.33%
- Sleep Disorder: 1 person, 6.67%
- Prostate Cancer Metastatic: 1 person, 6.67%
- Pain In Extremity: 1 person, 6.67%
- Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 1 person, 6.67%
- Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 6.67%
- Injury: 1 person, 6.67%
- High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 6.67%
- High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 6.67%
- Headache (pain in head): 1 person, 6.67%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Moslim MA, Sodeman TC, Nawras AT, "A Case of Suggested Ibuprofen-Induced Acute Pancreatitis", American journal of therapeutics, 2016 Nov .
- Moslim MA, Sodeman TC, Nawras AT, "A Case of Suggested Ibuprofen-Induced Acute Pancreatitis", American journal of therapeutics, 2016 Nov .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on diphenhydramine hydrochloride; ibuprofen and ibuprofen (the active ingredients of Advil pm and Ibu, respectively), and Advil pm and Ibu (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
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