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383 services
Same-day visits
95% patient satisfaction
No insurance needed
36 specialties offered
Choose your provider
$50M+ saved by patients
HSA and FSA accepted

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Product Overview

Ibuprofen (generic for Advil)

  • What is ibuprofen?
    Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that comes in over-the-counter and prescription strengths. Ibuprofen is used to treat pain, swelling, and stiffness symptoms caused by various forms of arthritis. It is also used to treat mild-to-moderate pain caused by other conditions, like menstrual pain.

    Nonprescription ibuprofen is used to treat uncomfortable symptoms caused by fever, toothaches, headaches, the common cold, and more.
    Talk to your health care provider about whether or not ibuprofen is right for you.

  • What are the common side effects of ibuprofen?
    Ibuprofen has been shown to cause some side effects. Talk to your health care provider if these adverse reactions do not go away within a few days.


Common side effects reported from ibuprofen use include:

  • Bloating
  • Upset stomach
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation

This is not a complete list of all possible side effects caused by ibuprofen.

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Frequently asked questions about ibuprofen

Medically reviewed by:Dr. Allison Edwards, MD

Good news! If deemed clinically appropriate, providers on Sesame can write a prescription for prescription-strength ibuprofen to be picked up near you – often within the same day! Simply talk to a clinician and get your online doctor prescription or refill ordered right away for fast and convenient pickup from a pharmacy of your choice.

Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your healthcare provider.

Yes. Nonprescription-strength ibuprofen is widely available at most pharmacies, medical supply retailers, grocery stores, and convenience stores. It may be sold under its generic drug name (ibuprofen) or under the brand names Advil or Motrin.

Talk to your health care provider about what form of ibuprofen is right for you. Prescription-strength ibuprofen is commonly given to patients managing arthiritis and menstrual pain. OTC ibuprofen is usually effective for mild symptoms caused by fever, flu, headaches, body aches, toothaches, and menstrual pain.

Yes, an online doctor or provider on Sesame can write or refill a prescription during your telehealth visit. Clinicians on Sesame can prescribe medications to help treat infections, UTIs, anxiety, depression, allergies, high blood pressure, erectile dysfunction, and more.

If medication is prescribed during your online visit, your provider will send your prescription to your preferred pharmacy for same-day pickup.

Note that providers on Sesame cannot prescribe controlled substances.

Sesame video prescription refill appointments are available 24/7 in all 50 states and can be used whenever you need to talk to a health care provider about a prescription refill.

It depends! Providers on Sesame can typically assist with refilling 1-2 existing prescriptions during a prescription refill appointment. If you require additional medication, your provider may require a longer or additional visit so that there is time to adequately review and assess your medication needs.

If you’re a new patient, most providers will write a prescription for 30 days and may want to schedule a follow-up appointment to ensure that the medication is effective. If you’re a returning patient, your provider may prescribe for a longer period of time.

Online prescription visits through Sesame are cash-pay only; we do not accept insurance in order to keep prices low and transparent.

However, if you do have health insurance and are prescribed medication during your appointment, your prescription may be covered depending on your plan. When you pick up your medication at your pharmacy, the pharmacist can check your coverage using the insurance they have on file or the information you provide.

To see if your medication is covered and what your copay will be, you can also check your insurance plan’s drug formulary or contact your insurance provider directly.

If you are prescribed medication through Sesame’s online weight loss program, your provider can assist with prior authorization requests for GLP-1s and other weight loss medications. Visit our program page for details.

It is helpful to have proof of a prior prescription before your refill visit. Depending on the medication, some Sesame providers may require proof of a prior prescription before refilling it. Your provider may ask to see a picture of an old pill bottle or check for previous prescriptions from another Sesame provider. In some instances, your Sesame provider may also be able to access a national pharmacy system to see prescriptions from non-Sesame providers.