Are there doctors or pharmacists among us who can give me the facts? Look it up in the PDR?
2006-07-14 01:11:31 · 6 answers · asked by auntb93again 7 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
When I had a rotator cuff injury, the doctor told me that ibuprofen and tylenol are safe to take together. Add some caffeine and you've got yourself a crazy pain cocktail! I hear people with arthritis say that naproxin sodium works better than anything
2006-07-14 03:34:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋
Depends upon how long you need to take them and any other health problems you may have. If its long term, or often for more than 5 days in a row, then acetaminophen might be a bad choice: over long periods of use, the risk of liver injury from aceptaminophen rises. But occasional intermittent use is probably ok. If you have ever had gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, or are quite elderly, then ibuprofen could complicate your life due to its affects on the stomach lining. Make sure to always take it with some food.
If your doc knows you well, ask them. As a rule of thumb: acetaminophen if less than five days or if you have had stomach problems. If no stomach problems use ibuprofen after 5 days.
2006-07-14 01:25:38 · answer #2 · answered by hobo_chang_bao 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. You should never exceed the recommended dosage with either medicine. If by "take...both" you mean both at once, then they may do harm, because you have exceeded the dosage. (i.e. two of each one at once). Ibuprofen is likely the best one for your joints, but not if you have stomach problems or are on blood thinners. Acetaminophen is better for your stomach, but can affect your liver. Ultimately, it is best to consult your own doctor.
I hope this helps.
Sincerely, Gary
2006-07-14 01:23:54 · answer #3 · answered by gary 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
being a nurse, it's not good to take both at the same time. they contain some of the same ingredients. which can have effects on your liver. your best bet would be advil. make sure though you aren't taking any blood thinner like aspriin or plavix, coumidin,etc. as these are also blood thinners, motrin as well, it is an anti inflamatory.
2006-07-14 01:17:36 · answer #4 · answered by granny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should not be taking both. If one or the other is not working properly you should see your Doctor and get something stronger that will do the trick.
2006-07-14 01:15:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take one or the other,separately. Too much can mess up your liver, and check with a doctor in any case.
2006-07-14 01:17:40 · answer #6 · answered by Dutch58 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋