[quote=moneymaker][quote=bearishgurl]Overuse of ibuprofen can lead to liver damage. Not sure how much per day/week constitutes “overuse” but I am careful. I DO need to use it but not regularly. Only after sessions at the gym where I have increased my weights.

I don’t believe that the use of ibuprofen or naproxen leads to opioid abuse.[/quote]

Actually BG it is acetaminophen that is the culprit when it comes to liver damage. http://www.goodrx.com/blog/is-ibuprofenadvil-bad-for-my-liver-and-kidneys/%5B/quote%5DYes, you’re right, MM, my bad. I actually do take one aspirin everyday (if I have not taken an ibuprofen in the past 24 hours). It’s easy to take an ibuprofen every morning for minor aches and pains but it’s much better to go back to the gym in the morning (if possible) and work the same muscles again, instead.

Also, bear in mind that the ones sold over-the-counter are typically only 200 mg each but the prescribed ones are 600-800 mg each (equivalent to 3-4 OTR tablets).