and if not, which is faster at getting rid of a 102 fever.
2006-10-31 19:37:29 · 11 answers · asked by saltkid1 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
you can alternate, take ibuprofen wait 4 hrs. then aspirin, wait 4hrs. and take ibuprofen again and so on.
2006-10-31 19:44:32 · answer #1 · answered by T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In order to get rid of a fever, you need to take tylenal or acetaminophen. Aspirin and Ibuprofen are Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, but they are not antipyretics ( fever reducers)
If you have other symtoms that need the aspirin or ibuprofen for such as swelling or pain, it is best to alternate between these and the tylenal, one or the other no more than every 4 hours.
2006-11-01 03:45:30 · answer #2 · answered by bambi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u should wait a couple of hours..if u take ibrprophin first then wait 1 or 2 hours...and then take some other med...i dont think u shoud take asprin..try taking tylenol or advil...this is just an opinion..ofcorse the best thing would be to get advice by a professional/doctor.
2006-11-01 03:40:17 · answer #3 · answered by MyStEriOuS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! take one. read on the back to see if it is a fever reducer. All meds take care of diff. problems. read the back but never mix two meds unless a dr. tells u to. u never know what the outcome will be. it could cause a BAD reaction. and i would try motrin.
2006-11-01 03:40:00 · answer #4 · answered by Molly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you can. just be prepared the next time you take asprin it may not work. the best thing is to get in a cold bath and reduce the fever by getting cold.
2006-11-01 03:40:31 · answer #5 · answered by anonymous 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
NO!!!!!!!! You shouldnt take 2 Nsaids together!
Take one or the other or just go with a low does of tylenol and a cool shower.
2006-11-01 03:39:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think so, my doctor told me I can take Tylenol and Advil (for example) at the same time,even my sons.
2006-11-01 03:46:42 · answer #7 · answered by Cowgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't take both...but ibuprophen is a better fever reducer because it is probably less upsetting to the stomach...good luck...
2006-11-01 03:40:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
OMG NEVER NEVER NEVER TAKE ASPIRIN FOR A FEVER. IBUPROFEN IS FINE BUT NOT ASPIRIN AND DEFIANTLY NOT TOGETHER.
2006-11-01 03:47:39 · answer #9 · answered by nicky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can take tylenol and aspirin together but NOT ibuprofen and aspirin together
2006-11-01 03:53:48 · answer #10 · answered by Boop 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋