Is it safe to take ibuprofen for the aches and pains of exercise? Robert H. Shmerling, MD, Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publications Not long ago, I took ibuprofen after a dental procedure and was amazed at how well it worked. Millions of people have had similar experiences with ibuprofen and related medications (called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,Continue reading “Is it safe to take ibuprofen for the aches and pains of exercise?”