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As with any drug, ibuprofen has some side effects. The list can be long, but some of the more common side effects are listed below.
- chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance
- black or bloody stools
- swelling, rapid weight gain
- less urinating than usual
- nausea, fever, stomach pain
- sore throat, bruising, headache, chills
There have been an increasing number of ibuprofen overdose cases since the drug has become sold over-the-counter. Nevertheless, life-threatening cases of overdose have been low.