Patients currently taking high doses of prescription ibuprofen (2400 mg per day) should talk to their healthcare professional about whether or not ibuprofen use is right for them. This applies in particular to patients who have risk factors or who have already had a heart attack or a stroke. Risk factors include: smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, high blood cholesterol, heart failure, and heart disease. Canadians taking ibuprofen or any NSAID product, be it prescription or over-the counter, are reminded that these drugs should be used at the lowest effective dose and for the shortest period of time necessary. Over-the-counter ibuprofen products should not be taken for more than seven days unless recommended by a healthcare professional. Patients with questions or concerns about their ibuprofen treatment are encouraged to speak to their healthcare professional.
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