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1VotesYes, it's okay to take ibuprofen soon before bedtime. But you should wait ten minutes after taking the ibuprofen before you lie down.
The reason is unclear; perhaps this is to ensure that the pills have had plenty of time to clear your throat and prevent choking.
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answered Sep 11, 2010 at 11:25PMIbuprofen is acidic in nature. As with all acidic compounds, it is general practice/advice to tell individuals to remain upright (not necessarily standing, but at the least sitting up) anywhere from 15 to 2 hours after consumption, depending on how it affects them.
But I agree with Gina - the risk of choking or regurgitation is greater if an individual lies down straight away - particularly in those medications which have been proven to cause GI upset
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