Ibuprofen is only a pain-killer as a side-effect. It reduces swelling, which is why it is considered an anti-inflammatory. It's pain killing effects are only effective against pain caused by swelling such as the throbbing pain associated with tooth extraction. It is VERY tough on the stomach, but eating with it usually nullifies that effect. Other than the very minor blood thinning effect, which would only become relevant if a person were to bleed, i can not postulate a mechanism by which ibuprofen could contribute to the demise of a human being under water.
But then again, with the exception of the purchase and use according to directions of OTC medications, I am not even certified to make decisions about my OWN health.
But then again, knowledge is power, and the american medical system is totally screwed up, and I support the idea of educating one's self much more than I support the idea of paying a doctor to summarize from text books that I can find at the local thrift store for $2 a piece.
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