Ibuprofen
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- 2 corroborating sources
- partial dose data
- duration data present
- PubChem toxicity data
- 2 corroborating sources
- partial dose data
- duration data present
- PubChem toxicity data
Aliases: Ibuprofen usp, Ibuprofen dye free
Summary
A ubiquitously available pain reliever/fever reducer. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, available in many forms. It is sometimes used to reduce the body-load caused by certain drugs, such as stimulants.
Dose Information
| ROA | Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | - | 400-800mg | - | - |
Onset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | Onset | Peak | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 60 min | 4-6 hrs | 4-6 hrs |
Effect Profile
7 reportsScores (1–10) curated from multiple sources:
- Effect keyword matching from PsychonautWiki catalog
- Weighted by importance: core (×3), major (×2), minor (×1)
Strong euphoria with moderate anxiety/jitters, mild stimulation
Tolerance
Tolerance Decay
Acute tolerance: develops within a single session — the reset numbers above apply after sustained heavy use, not after one binge. Within-session tachyphylaxis usually resets largely overnight.
Effects
Aggregated from 7 Erowid experience reports
Positive Effects 3
Adverse Effects 2
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