Ibuprofen
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 | - | - |
Light
Common
Strong
Heavy
Onset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | Onset | Peak | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 60 min | 4-6 hrs | 5-7 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)
Stimulant
4.2
Moderate
4/10
Strong euphoria with moderate anxiety/jitters, mild stimulation
Stimulation / Energy
×3
4
stimulation
alertness enhancement
Euphoria / Mood Lift
×2
9
physical euphoria
euphoria
cognitive euphoria
Focus / Productivity
×2
0
Anxiety / Jitters
×1
6
anxiety
increased heart rate
Based on reports from:
Tolerance
Build-up
develops rapidly after a single use (serotonergic psychedelic)
Reset
7–14 days for baseline
Tolerance Decay
Full tolerance
1h
Half tolerance
10d
Baseline
~14d
Effects
Aggregated from 7 Erowid experience reports
Positive Effects 3
Stimulation
57.1%
70%
Euphoria
42.9%
70%
Pain Relief
42.9%
70%
Adverse Effects 2
Nausea
42.9%
70%
Muscle Tension
42.9%
70%
Pill Identifiers
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