I just took 600mg of Ibuprofen about an hour ago and its not working. Is it safe for me to take tylenol (Acetaminophen) now or should I wait? The tylenol i have is the tylenol 8 hour, it says to take 2 caplets which are 650mg each. Please let me know and hurry, im in pain!! i would call a pharmacist, but its 1 am and there is no pharmacy open.
2007-05-30 17:55:22 · 13 answers · asked by mama817 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Yes you can. Ibuprofen is taken every 6 hours and Tylenol every 4 hours. They are both different meds. They are safe to take together and often are for breakthrough pain. Nurse
2007-05-30 18:00:32 · answer #1 · answered by Nancy B 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i take tylenol and ibuprofen at the same time all the time. i had an abcessed tooth and took 4 ibuprofen and 2 rapid release tylenol at a time for 2 days until i could get in to the dentist. just make sure you keep something in your stomach.
2007-05-30 18:03:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've been told to stagger them- wait 4 hours before taking Tylenol, then 4 hours later Ibuprofen and so on.
If it's a place you can put ice on it may numb the pain a bit. I live in Illinois and we have 24 hour Walgreens available. Maybe check the phone book for one near you.
Hope you feel better quick!
2007-05-30 18:01:26 · answer #3 · answered by dizzkat 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is safe to take Tylenol after taking Ibuprofen as they work very differently....hope this helps
2007-05-30 18:12:17 · answer #4 · answered by Rada S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you can take the tylenol, but no more ibuprofen for 6 hours
2007-05-30 18:58:12 · answer #5 · answered by kaykaygee74 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um - generally I don't believe so. Both are filtered through your liver and can cause problems. If you have a toothache or something that can be fixed, call the doctor and get in there asap and ask for something stronger. Not a quick fix? You may need to go to the doctor. I don't think it would hurt you to do this once - but I wouldn't do it very often at all.
2007-05-30 18:01:02 · answer #6 · answered by yarn whore 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
reading that nurses answer, then it sounds fine to me! =] Im in love with tylenol and ibuprofen, theyre a girls best friend!
2007-05-30 18:36:24 · answer #7 · answered by jo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No do not take them at the same time. They are both metabolized by the liver and taking at the same time can cause extreme damage. If you want to speed up the process of getting it into your system - drink some caffiene.
Caffeine is what they put in the extra strength/migraine pills to speed up getting it in your system.
2007-05-30 18:08:19 · answer #8 · answered by blondeone9606 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-05-05 04:04:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are having that much pain, the safest thing to do is go to the emergency room.
2007-05-30 18:05:08 · answer #10 · answered by Bond girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋