Ibuprofen vs Tylonel/Advil.....Short/Long Term Side-Effects?

Question

What is the main difference between Ibuprofen and Tylonel or Advil? What are the short and long term side effects for both? I take like one three or four times per week. My dad says that I will get cancer because I eat it too much?!!

Answer 1

Here's the best comparison I could find...

From the Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pain-medications/PN00061

You won't get caner from it, but depending on what you are taking and how much, there could be other side effects for long-term use, such as liver disease, cardiovascular problems, and/or stomach ulcers. However, at the doses and frequency you're talking about, your're probably fine.

Perhaps you could see your doctor to see what is causing the pain that you need to take the medication in the first place for and see if you can prevent it instead of treating it.

Answer 2

Taking one three or four times per week is completely safe, whether it's acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin). There are no long term side-effects at this dose.

Answer 3

Acetaminophen/paracetamol has essentially no risks when taken in those doses. Ibuprofen carries a risk of gastrointestinal injury/bleeding, but the risk in a young, healthy person taking it only periodically is small, and other risks (decreased renal blood flow, etc.) are minimal unless you develop, for instance, hiypertension or diabetes.

Answer 4

5-6 days seems like a long time to me. The symptoms I've had are breathing and hearing difficulties and a slight depressive mood change. I'm not asthmatic, but perhaps have tendancies that way. I wouldnt recommend it for toothache unless you apply it topically rather than swallow it. Bonjela is pretty good though.

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Answer 5

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