Does Ibuprofen help with anxiety?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 100% of 5 people who reported on Ibuprofen for anxiety say it improved. 0% noticed no change and 0% say it got worse.
Anxiety: what users report
100%better5 reports · few reports
5 better0 no change0 worse
What people say about Ibuprofen and anxiety
“I've noticed that NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen, and especially meloxicam) not only cure migraine pain for me, but relieve everything else especially the terrible physiological effects.”
“3 days ago I tried 400 mg ibuprofen and I got a much milder version from 2 weeks ago: brain zaps, increased anxiety, high heart rate and elevated BP”
“I am absolutely anxiety free when I take Ibuprofen.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong511 meta-analyses · 1,743 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at anxiety. See all research on Ibuprofen.
Side effects people mention
stomach issues 7headache 1stomach ulcers 1liver toxicity 1ulcers 1
What else is Ibuprofen used for?
Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count