2007-12-18 02:22:15 · 8 answers · asked by bettyb 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Tylenol has Acetaminophen in it. Product Like Advil has Ibuprofen in it. The name Tylenol and Advil is just a commercial name but the actual name of the medicine is Acetaminophen ----Tylenol.
Ibuprophen-----------Advil.
Do these pills work? Yes they do but it will depend of your body and the degree of the Headache you have.
For Some people like me, Tylenol will not work. I will need Ibuprofen. I remember when I took my wisdom tooth out, the doctor prescribed me Tylenol 3 which has a very strong of Acetaminophen in it but it did not take the pain away. I had to go back and he prescribed me Ibuprophen which was awesome. Also, if you are taking other medecines, you should contact a physician to see if you should take ibuprophen or acetaminophen
2007-12-18 02:41:14 · answer #1 · answered by virgo b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acetaminophen is the chemical name for the active ingredient in Tylenol, and that's what I usually take. Advil (ibuprofen) doesn't help me at all. Excedrin (A combination of acetaminophen and aspirin) and Aleve (Naproxen sodium) also work well for me. You just have to try each one on (different) headaches to find out which is best for you.
2007-12-18 02:34:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, headaches can be caused by a lot of things... - Eyestrain - Stress - Sleep Deprivation - Head Trauma - Brain Tumor - Infections - High Blood Pressure - Dehydration - Seizures - Hyperthyroidism * The only way you could get a headache from lack of Ibuprofen, is that if your addicted to it...
2016-05-24 21:38:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i take ibuprofen 200 mg and 2 pills. it works like a dream. i am sick right now but my sore throat is gone and no fever and all because i took ibuprofen. it works for headaches 2!!!
2007-12-18 03:21:17 · answer #4 · answered by BestFriendsForever1988 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tylenol extra strength yes it takes a n hour or to but it works for me
2007-12-18 02:25:02 · answer #5 · answered by ocnbrez2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I actually don't take either of those. I put this stuff callled Tiger Balm on my temple and it works within like 15 mins. I know it's for muscle ache but it really does work. I didn't believe it till I tried.
2007-12-18 02:26:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excedrin, which I believe is an acetaminophen- but not sure. It definitely works- and it's the ONLY drug that cures my cramps at "that time".
2007-12-18 02:26:18 · answer #7 · answered by his love 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I go to bed or drink alot of water & relax as best I can...I'm scared of even otc meds. I have some close family member(s) who are bad pill poppers & it scares the h*ll out of me to think I can turn up like them
2007-12-18 02:26:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋