Allegedly, yes. Unfortunately the side effects for some people are intolerable.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/12/141218141004.h...

> Unfortunately the side effects for some people are intolerable.

Doesn't it increase one's chances for a heart attack?

My understand was the side effects were mostly stomach related, and that in turn is related to a specific gene. In theory people without the gene were far more likely to tolerate ibuprofen. Excessive alcohol use is also an issue.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27092633/