Advil and Left ventricular dysfunction - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Left ventricular dysfunction is reported as a side effect among people who take Advil (ibuprofen), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Zometa, and have Prostate cancer metastatic.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Left ventricular dysfunction when taking Advil. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 60,378 people who have side effects when taking Advil from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Advil?

Advil has active ingredients of ibuprofen. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 62,528 Advil users. Check the latest studies of Advil.

What is Left ventricular dysfunction?

Left ventricular dysfunction is found to be associated with 951 drugs and 784 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Left ventricular dysfunction.

On Oct, 21, 2025

60,378 people reported to have side effects when taking Advil.
Among them, 19 people (0.03%) have Left ventricular dysfunction.

Could Advil cause Left ventricular dysfunction?

Among these 19 people:

How long have people been on Advil when they have Left ventricular dysfunction? *

What is the gender of people who have Left ventricular dysfunction when taking Advil? *

female: 23.53 %
male: 76.47 %

What is the age of people who have Left ventricular dysfunction when taking Advil? *

What are other drugs people take besides Advil? *

What are other side effects people have besides Left ventricular dysfunction? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 13 people, 68.42%
Weakness: 13 people, 68.42%
High Blood Pressure: 13 people, 68.42%
Stress And Anxiety: 13 people, 68.42%
Cough: 13 people, 68.42%
Back Pain: 11 people, 57.89%
Constipation: 10 people, 52.63%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 10 people, 52.63%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 9 people, 47.37%
Nausea And Vomiting: 9 people, 47.37%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Prostate Cancer Metastatic: 3 people, 15.79%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 2 people, 10.53%
Weight Loss: 1 person, 5.26%
Hypercalcaemia (elevated calcium (ca+) level in the blood): 1 person, 5.26%
Depression: 1 person, 5.26%
Drowsiness: 1 person, 5.26%
Fever: 1 person, 5.26%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 5.26%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 5.26%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 5.26%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related 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 ibuprofen (the active ingredients of Advil) and Advil (the brand name). 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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