Rufen and Dizziness - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Dizziness is reported as a side effect among people who take Rufen (ibuprofen), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Buscopan, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Dizziness when taking Rufen. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 190 people who have side effects when taking Rufen from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Rufen?

Rufen has active ingredients of ibuprofen. eHealthMe is studying from 205 Rufen users. Check the latest studies of Rufen.

What is Dizziness?

Dizziness is found to be associated with 3,572 drugs and 5,711 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Dizziness.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

190 people reported to have side effects when taking Rufen.
Among them, 18 people (9.47%) have Dizziness.

Among these 18 people:

How long have people been on Rufen when they have Dizziness? *

What is the gender of people who have Dizziness when taking Rufen? *

female: 88.89 %
male: 11.11 %

What is the age of people who have Dizziness when taking Rufen? *

What are other drugs people take besides Rufen? *

Paracetamol: 5 people, 27.78%
Diclofenac: 5 people, 27.78%
Creon: 5 people, 27.78%
Codeine: 5 people, 27.78%
Buscopan: 5 people, 27.78%
Tegretol: 4 people, 22.22%
Senna: 4 people, 22.22%
Glipizide: 4 people, 22.22%
Benazepril Hydrochloride: 4 people, 22.22%
Gilenya: 3 people, 16.67%

What are other side effects people have besides Dizziness? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 10 people, 55.56%
Back Pain: 10 people, 55.56%
Abdominal Pain: 9 people, 50.00%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 9 people, 50.00%
Headache (pain in head): 9 people, 50.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 8 people, 44.44%
Pain: 8 people, 44.44%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 8 people, 44.44%
Stress And Anxiety: 8 people, 44.44%
Nausea And Vomiting: 6 people, 33.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Back Pain: 6 people, 33.33%
Pain: 6 people, 33.33%
Urinary Tract Infection: 5 people, 27.78%
Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 27.78%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 5 people, 27.78%
Cholecystitis (infection of gallbladder): 5 people, 27.78%
Constipation: 5 people, 27.78%
Diarrhea: 5 people, 27.78%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 5 people, 27.78%
Lower Respiratory Tract Infection: 5 people, 27.78%

* 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 Rufen) and Rufen (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

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