Just curious, just got my flu shot today and this fact sheet the nurse gave me about the flu suggests that for the side effects you could take an Acetaminophen(like Tylenol).I just have a pretty good headache, thats all. But I'd much rather take an Ibuprofen instead if I could. the pills are smaller! I hate taking huge pills, afraid Ill choke on em or something! lol. But anyway, is it safe to take Ibuprofen right after getting the shot or should you really stick with a Acetaminophen like pill for now?
2006-10-30 12:51:17 · 8 answers · asked by flowergarden84 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I usually recommend taking both. 650 Mg's of Tylenol and 600 Mg's of ibuprofen every 6 hours x 4 doses. (24 hours) This helps the fever and aches.
2006-10-30 13:01:24 · answer #1 · answered by Cyndi S 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You can take ibuprofen. Just whatever helps you with your side effects. If you prefer ibuprofen, it will work probably better because it usually takes the ache away better than Tylenol. I got my shot today and was told to use either one. I would take (4) 200 mg Ibuprofen which is the equivalent to a prescription dose of 800 mg which will make you feel much, much better. Drink milk or eat something when you take it though, because it can upset your stomach.
I hope you feel better real soon and don't have too many side effects. My doctor told me I will get a sore arm but so far, no sore arm.
2006-10-30 12:57:16 · answer #2 · answered by makeitright 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are a very wise person as a nurse I always recommend Ibuprofen over Tylenol. Due to the fact Tylenol is less effective on all pains. Ibuprofen has an anti-inflammatory affect making it useful for almost anything unless you have a bleeding disorder or pregnant I recommend Ibuprofen.
2006-10-30 13:42:32 · answer #3 · answered by 33kasper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would personally take ibuprofen. Tylenol/acetaminophen doesn't ever seem to do anything to take away any pain for me.
2006-10-30 12:56:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Motrin Flu
2016-12-15 05:51:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I've read, taking any OTC pain/inflammation relievers can blunt the effect of the vaccine, so it is not recommended to take them for these symptoms until the vaccine has a chance to prime your immune system to fight the flu if you are exposed.
2015-10-23 01:26:59 · answer #6 · answered by Ann 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can take whatever works for you. I t doesn't matter. they just reccomend tylenol because a lot of people can't take advil. good night.
2006-10-30 13:09:40 · answer #7 · answered by MISS-MARY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2013-09-27 14:28:20 · answer #8 · answered by Mandeep 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋