Is Ibroproven pain killer OK for CLL?

[splashsplash3]

I was told that people with CLL should not take Ibroproven (UK) pain killer. Is this correct?

[Cllcanada Top Poster CURE Hero]

Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), in the same class as acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) Asprin, which can effect platelets...

Unfortunately there are no hard and fast rules on this, you need to follow the direction of your doctors...

~chris

[Myrddin in reply to Cllcanada]

A really effective anti-inflammatory - Unfortunately should not be used if you have poor kidney function.

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I've had it listed as "used as needed" on my medical record at MD Anderson while on ibrutinib for 4+ years and my oncologists, who are at the top of the leukemia department there, have never cautioned me against using it. It can make you bleed a little easier, but you periodic blood tests should tell you what you platelet level is. Ask your doc if in doubt.

[Grembold]

I have been using Ibuprofen gel for my arthritis for years with good effect, so when I was being started on ibrutinib I asked the haematologist if I could continue with the gel. He said topical use of Ibuprofen is safe. So, if arthritis is what you use it for, try the gel.

[Meesh31547]

I am currently taking a painkiller that is Tylenol based (Fioricet). When I asked my doctor if I could occasionally take Fiornal with codeine for migraine (aspirin based), she told me I could, but only occasionally.