[Escolte]

I also wonder why for example the Chinese or heck the Cubans didn't discover this before, who have less of a corporate interest.

Ibuprofen (And Naproxen, etc...) is one of the most common drugs all around the world. I think most people I know have taken them at least once in their lifetimes.

It's just all too weird. Is this all a malignant cover up by the industry? Don't know what to say, especially considering this was released 1 year ago and afaik no more research has been conducted on this.

[zzzcpan]

My perception is that in the US ibuprofen is used like candy, while it's not the same in other countries, where, for example, aspirin has that role.

[Escolte]

I was prescribed to take Naproxen, another NSAID with potentially the same harmful effects as Ibuprofen, for two weeks three times a day half a dose. I'm from Spain.

But IDK. Let me reiterate that everyone all around the world uses Ibuprofen.

[zzzcpan]

I'm curious, did you have naproxen/ibuprofen at home before they prescribed it to you? Probably not, but I bet you have aspirin at home.

[Escolte]

Nope, but Aspirin, Ibuprofen and Paracetamol yes, since they are considered "staple" medicine.