1. Ibuprofen
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2. Different Names/What It Does
No known street names
Some brand names include: Advil, Motrin, Midol, and Ultraprin
Chemical Name: 2-[4-(2- methylpropyl)phenyl]propanoic acid
Reduces Inflammation
Level(5)?

3. History
Stewart Adams, John Nicholson and Colin Burrows Discovered the Drug in the 50’s
Wanted a better drug than Aspirin for Inflammation
1958-1st trial happens. No better than Aspirin
1969-Released as a prescription drug only
1983-Becomes over the counter

4. Physiological Effects
Some Side Effects include the following:
Chest pain, difficulty breathing, vision or balance problems
Nausea, abdominal pain, appetite loss, dark urine, jaundice

5. Psychological Effects
Some side effects include:
Anxiety, confusion, depression, dream abnormalities, insomnia, emotional lability, hallucinations
There is no data on how often they occur

6. Overall Safety Very safe Everything in Moderation
People can get addicted to pain relief.

7. Bibliography https://www.drugs.com/ibuprofen.html
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