sdyer@bbnccv.UUCP (Steve Dyer) (03/09/85)
> Add to that the fact that ibupropen is not notably more potent than aspirin, > and aspirin has proven itself free of serious side effects over a period of > about 100 years, while ibupropen is a relatively recent drug. > > There is no benefit to you to take ibupropen over aspirin. The only one who > benefits is the manufacturer, who can charge more for (new) ibupropen than > they can for (old, non-proprietary) aspirin. I think Kurt is correct for most run-of-the-mill needs for pain relief: that is, one ibuprofen tablet is going to help a headache as well as two aspirin, probably no better. On the other hand, ibuprofen has a much stronger anti-inflammatory effect at lower doses than aspirin, and works much better than aspirin in treating menstrual cramps, so there can be advantages in certain situations. Overall, I was glad to see the FDA approve an OTC version of the drug. -- /Steve Dyer {decvax,linus,ima,ihnp4}!bbncca!sdyer sdyer@bbnccv.ARPA