Rapid Rx Quiz: Headache Medications

Investigations show that high doses of NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, can cause tinnitus and mild to moderate hearing loss. Other adverse effects reportedly associated with this medication include:

• Constipation

• Dizziness

• Edema

• Epigastric pain

• Fluid retention

• Headache

• Heartburn

• Nausea

• Rash

• Vomiting

• Acute renal failure

• Agranulocytosis

• Aplastic anemia

• Erythema multiforme

• Erythematous macular rashes

• Exfoliative dermatitis

• Hemolytic anemia

• Neutropenia

• Thrombocytopenia

• Toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome) and photosensitivity reactions

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Cite this: Mary L. Windle. Rapid Rx Quiz: Headache Medications - Medscape - Sep 12, 2022.