Does Ibuprofen help with mood?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 90% of 10 people who reported on Ibuprofen for mood say it improved. 10% noticed no change and 0% say it got worse.
Mood: what users report
90%better10 reports · few reports
9 better1 no change0 worse
What people say about Ibuprofen and mood
“I've always had a positive response to ibuprofen and would take it morning and night if it wasn't for the side effects and agmatine provides the same anti-depressant effects of ibuprofen.”
“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.”
“Inflammation-reducing ibuprofen makes me feel like a fucking champion though that could conquer the world. I'm always happy when I can take it for my period cramps because those days I feel like a complete human being again.”
“I feel better when I take a moderate dose of ibuprofen (I do not recommend doing this very often.)”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong511 meta-analyses · 1,743 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at mood. 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