Advil
Approval Rate: 63%
Reviews 49
by aminmohamed
Sun May 22 2011i think it is very safe but must take care in liver disease.
by laura4055
Tue Feb 01 2011I can recommend a reputable pharmacy (Motrin) http://your-canadian-medshop.com/item.php?id=165&aid=9210 I received the order and it was on time and the pills work great.
by jamieswtgrl
Sat Apr 12 2008The best Advil would have to be the liquid capsules. The tablets don't work as well, and have a funny taste on the way down. The price is fair considering how well they work, and Advil is a brand I trust. Great product!
by pepenicky
Sat Dec 22 2007The best otc pain reliever is the liqui-gels. Yesterdsy I had a killer headache. Ibuprofen and aspirin didn't do much, but the advil worked like a charm. The name brand is double the price of the store brand, but they both work the same.
by hellokitty09
Fri Jul 27 2007Great if you're suffering from killer cramps.
by lucy2f31
Fri Jul 27 2007This is the only pain reliever that works for me. Tylenol does nothing and spirin may be 2nd best
by locke487
Tue Oct 24 2006Advil, motrin, ibuprofen. all the same. These medications have been the cornerstone of pain relief in medicine for decades. They are well tolerated, and work by decreasing inflamation (wherever it may occur). Be careful though, over the counter does not mean safe, and exeeding the recomended dosing schedule can do some harm to the kidneys.
by mylastduchess
Tue Aug 22 2006This works the best in knocking out a killer headache. The best, I swear by it.
by happyskiguy
Wed Jan 25 2006One liqui-gel (usually) takes care of any headache I ever get within 15-20 minutes. If 1 doesn't do the trick, 2 always does.
by historyfan
Sat Dec 10 2005Good on short term pain, i.e. tension headaches, fever, stiff neck from working on the computer too long (that's me), or mild muscle strain.
by typeoneg
Wed Mar 02 2005works the best and the fastest.
by abichara
Fri Mar 26 2004Advil is a great pain reliever, especially if you have a headache or muscle pain. Yesterday, I sprained a back muscle, putting me completely out of commission. Advil as least took the pain away enough so I can walk around a bit.
by leenie
Sat Jul 12 2003I use Advil primarily for menstrual cramps and for headaches. It works quite well for these uses, usually I don't need to take more than 2 and they relieve pain for at least 6 hours. For more severe pain and body aches (such as a killer of a strained neck), however, Advil just didn't cut it. Also, it's not as effective in my opinion for fever as Tylenol. Other things I like about Advil are the coating and small size (helpful for those who have problems with swallowing large pills) and its lack of side effects - no drowsiness or upset stomach!!
by johnbce2
Sat Mar 01 2003I bought Advil Cold & Sinus capsules. I'm 6'2" and 250 pounds, yet I was unable to push the capsule through the celophane compartment. I'm all for child-safety devices, but this is ridiculous. Can't open them readily, so I won't be buying them again.
by tvsangel66
Mon Jan 20 2003advil works great. always take it with food. i think it works quicker on a full stomach.
by redmad
Wed Nov 20 2002Advil severly effects my stomach anytime I have used it. In one instance I even developed a rash. I've heard similar comments from other people as well. I will not use it again.
by kendra_cmm
Wed Jan 30 2002I love Advil! It works for everything! Advil dimineshes a headache and doesn't leave me feeling drowsy. I also use it for monthly discmfort and I think it works better than midol. It's one medicine that I know I can count on and in this hectic world that is a comfort.
by deathrattle
Tue Jan 15 2002Advil is the best pain reliever out there. It defenitely works faster than Tylenol. It's good not just for headaches, but for any type of pain.
by castlebee
Fri Jun 22 2001Advil has always been a really good pain reliever for me. It especially has worked well for sore muscles and tension headaches (as opposed to the sinus variety). It seems to take a little longer to kick in than some pain relievers, so, if I use it at night I usually take one about 30 minutes before I go to bed. That way, it's just starting to work about the time I fall asleep and will be effective most of the night. Almost without fail, whatever was ailing me is usually gone by morning.
by afterglow70
Mon Jun 11 2001I have a stomach disease that is intensley painful at times. This is the only thing that I can get over the counter w/ out paying an arm and a leg for that even touches the pain. I buy this stuff in the biggest bottle that I can get. It does wanders for menstrual cramps as well.
by callmetootie
Sun Apr 08 2001You may need to take a few Advils for it to really kick in, but it will eventully work. It is my second choice I would say, or maybe third, because I use tylenol when I need something to take away my pain.
by kanga2ee
Mon Jan 15 2001Advil is great for aches and pains as well as just headaches. I primarily use it.
by hellulookinat
Mon Jan 15 2001Advil works a lot better than any other pain reliever for me. I especially like the liquid gels- they work fast. They kill my pain for a lot longer than anything else.
by consingirl
Mon Jan 15 2001I was recently involved in a car accident and took Advil. It worked for a little while, but the pain came back two or three hours later. It has a bad taste because something in it is hard for me to swallow. It doesn't go down as smoothly as I thought it would.
by andiecn
Fri Jan 12 2001Good general pain reliever. Works well for everything. Motrin is stronger. Good on cramps. Helps bring down swelling.
by siggal
Thu Jan 11 2001Advil is not only helpful for pain it is an anti-inflamatory which Tylenol is not. So for any swelling or migraines use Advil and a Tyelnol if needed.
by kiska9ca
Thu Jan 11 2001It doesn't cost a lot and after three pills it actually kills the pain. Plus, it helps a lot of different types of pain.
by yormom42
Tue Jan 09 2001Advil, the over-the-counter form of Ibuprofen is an excellent pain reliever. From muscle cramps to headaches, even toothaches and sunburns, I find it does a good job. The sugary coating is another advantage.
by evgrant
Mon Jan 08 2001No other pain reliever works as well as Advil. It's fast, works great with all pain. However, it's not worthy of a 5, because if you don't take it before the pain gets BAD, it tends not to work.
by kennym
Sun Nov 26 2000The last time I had an awful hangover, I thought I was going to die from dilusion. I took some Advil to help me sleep that night and I thank the makers for helping me be alive today.
by ivock2e7
Fri Nov 24 2000This is a very good product. It relieves my headache/pains instantly. There are other products out there that do not work, but Advil does.
by bjbjb1c3
Tue Nov 21 2000Ibuprofin is the absolute best, over the counter pain reliever. Advil works fast and is the most effective medication for headache, PMS, and muscle pain.
by ppeaches
Tue Nov 21 2000Good general pain reliever. Works for sore muscles and light cramps (for females) takes about 30 minutes to kick in. Also helps lower fevers.
by karaoke
Mon Nov 20 2000Great for headaches. It is very fast and effective for cramps. There are no side effects. It is powerful for almost any pain.
by sleepy
Thu Nov 16 2000I love Advil. I've tried several other pain killers and I have found that Advil works the best. It is also easy to swallow.
by cube_333
Wed Nov 15 2000Pretty good product. Takes cares of headaches quickly and effectively. Also helps with various muscle pains. Works much better than Tylenol or Bayer.
by lacrosse
Tue Oct 24 2000Good for short term pain relief or to reduce swelling. However, if you need strong pain relief I'd try something else.
by samiam
Wed Oct 18 2000I had previously given Advil a "3" However, I have been using it lately (thanks to a friend in the pharmaceutical business who is encouraged to give out samples) and it is not only relieving my headaches but eases other aches and pains as well (including toothaches). I try not to give my kids much medicine at all, but they did take the children's chewable Advil when they had a recent fever and it worked great..without any side effects. I am now a firm believer in Advil.
by karrie
Wed Oct 11 2000This cures anything from menstrual cramps to migranes. It's all I use and helps with everything!
by pooroldedgarde_rby
Tue Sep 05 2000First I would like to say that I find the flavor of the coating of Advil to wretched, and sickly sweet. Although, I have friend who apparently used to eat these by the handful, well actually just suck the coating off and then spit them out but we're talking dozens of these. It's like downing shots of pepto all day. Nasty. As a pain reliever though I think these work wonders. Get a headache I just take one of these and wait for it to go away, perfect. P.S. the 4 is a reduced score because of the putrid flavor.
by bell9781et
Mon Aug 14 2000Gets rid of cramps and headaches, and doesn't upset your stomach.
by arch9768om
Mon Aug 14 2000I use Advil the most. It works great for cramps and back pain. I don't think it works as well for headaches. For really strong pains, Advil tends to wear off. Sometimes I need two doses versus one.
by syrl9669om
Fri Aug 11 2000Out of all the pain relievers I've tried, Advil knocks out my pain best. It even brings the swelling down after a torn muscle. My only complaint is that it relaxes me.
by jndr9530et
Wed Aug 09 2000Great stuff. Affordable. Little side effects.
by druz9529du
Wed Aug 09 2000Advil is great for pain relief if your stomach can handle it. Just remember that the generic form of Advil is ibuprofen and it costs half as much. I'm in medical school.
by alicat
Fri Jun 30 2000I was training for a marathon and injured myself really bad. I could hardly walk and for about two weeks my shins were so swollen. I could only walk if I took advil. It helped with the swelling and the pain. I ate them like candy and it was the only thing that got me to work because I couldn't walk with out it.
by munson
Mon Jun 19 2000Great for headaches and muscles pains. Doesn't give me any bad side effects. If you want to save some money, however, buy the store brand. It is the exact same thing at half the price.
by mcke3634om
Thu Jan 13 2000Works really well. But I use the store brand of the same product, same thing, same relief, better price.
by havo1044om
Tue Nov 09 1999Advil and Aleve are the only ones that work for me.