I am experiencing facial swelling for the second time after taking Advil and I have a cold that is breaking my bones. I'd like to take something to alleviate the muscular pain but i am afraid I will make things worse. Called my doctor and he is unavailable...convenient! PLease help!
2007-02-28 07:10:19 · 6 answers · asked by mchawk97 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
unfortunately, Im in the same boat as you
I can only take tylenol....asprin, ibuprophen, advil, alleve
all give me hives.
I would recommend using tylenol-not asprin
there are cold medicines like tylenol cold that are awesome too!
2007-02-28 07:14:48 · answer #1 · answered by Laura G 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Advil contains Ibuprophin. Tylenol has acetaminophene. Asprin and Tylenol should be ok. Just avoid the Advil.
2007-02-28 07:19:13 · answer #2 · answered by Steph 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GENERIC NAME: ibuprofen
BRAND NAME: Advil, Children's Advil/Motrin, Medipren, Motrin, Nuprin, Pediacare Fever etc.
If you had a reaction to Ibuprofen you are allergic to all of these and should avoid them. Instead try aspirin, Aleve, Anaprox, or Naprelan - these are NSAIDs and will be better tolerated and less likely to cause reaction.
2007-02-28 07:36:15 · answer #3 · answered by Walking on Sunshine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be safe, take tylenol (acetaminophen).
They are different chemicals, so your body will react differently to each (negatively or otherwise).
2007-02-28 07:20:07 · answer #4 · answered by Carolina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take Tylenol it is aspirin free.
2007-02-28 07:15:12 · answer #5 · answered by missbam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are completely different chemicals.
2007-02-28 07:14:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋