Acetaminophen vs ibuprofen for tooth pain

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Avatar f tn Two completely different compounds. Tylenol, or acetaminophen has been deemed safe during pregnancy, ibuprofen, or Advil has NOT. As for aspirin, that's correct, it's a blood thinner.
Avatar f tn I have also been taking 800mg ibuprofen which helps for about 3 hours then the pain is back. It is not getting any better. The pain is almost unbearable. Any suggestions?
Avatar n tn An arthritis pain medicine may not work for other kind of pain. In general, ibuprofen and acetaminophen are two most common active ingredients in most readily available over-the-counter pain relievers. Neither of them is completely safe. From what I learned, if you have little or no liver damage, you can use either ibuprofen or acetaminophen. But if your liver damage is more advanced, acetaminophen is safer AS LONG AS YOU DON'T OVERDOSE IT OR MIX IT WITH ALCOHOL.
3122657 tn?1357432602 Ibuprofen is bad for our livers. Try getting a massage if you can. Bromelian, a natural supplement made from pineapples helps reduce swelling but it takes time to work. Also, make sure you're drinking lots of water, and getting some exercise. Try some yoga too. Pot brownies worked the best for my back pain.
Avatar n tn I have been taking both prescriptions as per my doctor however I still feel pain in the tooth and at this point pain killers aren't working. I honestly feel at this point the next resort is extraction. I really wanted to save the tooth but I don't thin there is anything else I can do.
Avatar n tn She suggested taking a dose of ibuprofen and then when it was time to take another ibuprofen, take an acetaminophen pain killer instead and continue to alternate. Apparently, after the 8 hours (if it's 800mg prescription strength ibuprofen), the ibuprofen is still working a bit and the acetaminophen will take over and help whatever part of the pain the ibuprofen didnt.
Avatar f tn Unfortunately, tylenol doesn't help much for tooth issues. We often advise patients to use ibuprofen but since you can't take that try warm salt water rinse. If it's your gum tissues bothering you try Orabase B. It's usually near the Orajel at the grocery store. It's normal to have sensitivity for a day or two after having a lot of dental work but if the pain persists I would advise you to contact your dentist.
1654058 tn?1407159066 Karen, Your platelets are already low, and NSAIDs can increase the risk for bleeding; imho, acetaminophen over the ibuprofen, hands down. With low platelets from tx and a compromised liver and kidney system, any of the NSAIDs are contra-indicated for you (includes Motrin, Advil, Aleve). Tylenol is not to be taken indiscriminately either, though. With cirrhosis, no more than 2000 mg per day max (that means no more than 4 Extra Strength Tylenol in any 24 hour period).
Avatar f tn No. Stay away.
Avatar f tn My tooth is hurting me really bad and all I have is motrin with ibuprofen is it ok to take it im 19 weeks
6708370 tn?1471490210 Yep, good point Hawk I think a "little" acetaminophen is prob better - certainly for pain relief. Given that neither is very good for one's liver, I wonder how the Tylenol made it to the Tell Them to Take Tylenol list?
Avatar m tn over the years, I’ve found that most knowledgeable hepatologist/GI doctors will recommend Tylenol (acetaminophen) over other NSAID’s for minor pain relief. While acetaminophen is certainly hepatotoxic at large does, there is no evidence that it accumulates in the body; taken at recommended doses, it’s generally thought not only to be safe but preferable to NSAIDS.
7758733 tn?1402589420 Suffered the whole way through my pregnancy with headaches actually been hospitalised they got that bad but they really don't recommend Ibuprofen Hun :( just gotta power trough or phone in sick xxx
Avatar f tn My understanding is that cirrhotics should try to keep their acetaminophen (Tylenol) to 1000 mg a day or less. This means keeping track of any other pain meds he might take, like Vicodin or Tylenol PM, that contain acetaminophen. Whether or not he can take NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naprosyn) and how much he can take will depend on whether he has varices or any other gastric problems. He really needs a good doctor to examine him and advise him on these isues.
Avatar f tn In fact, for patients with cirrhosis, acetaminophen, when used as described, is the preferred medication for the treatment of pain.
Avatar f tn Had it packed again last night. Today is day 13 since the op and finally no pain! No pain killers last night or two morning. Feeling very cautious though. So if like me you are scouring the Internet because you have horrendous dry socket and are looking for reassurance that it will not last forever! I hope you take this post as a comfort that it will get better just keep seeing your dentist and look after it.
973741 tn?1342342773 As far as I can tell, this is only a problem if you have hypertension. If you have normal blood pressure, the rise isn't going to affect you that much. Celebrex and Vioxx are far more connected to major heart events, again as far as I'm aware.
163305 tn?1333668571 I think I'd heed the warning if my child has asthma, however, I've used Tylenol as my go to fever reducer with my boys. I've never been able to get my boys to take ibuprofen. I tried the oral suspension as well as the chew tabs and neither of my children would take them as they taste horrible. Oh, I tried hiding the flavor but it didn't work verses Tylenol chewables, they just chew up and swallow, no problem. When they are sick . . . which one do you think I prefer?
Avatar m tn Which pain med has a more negative effect on the liver after long term use, ibuprofen or darvocet?
Avatar n tn I've been having very bad tooth aches. I used to take ibuprofen & it stop the pain almost immediately. I'm 7 weeks. Can I take 1?
Avatar f tn Acetaminophen and ibuprofen together can yield much stronger pain killing effect.
Avatar f tn I always used ibuprofen prior to getting pregnant because Tylenol wasn't strong enough. However 2 rounds of 1000mg seems to get the job done. Haven't taken me than that in a day.
Business man2 Hydrocodone can be combined with Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen for pain. Both preparations have similar outcomes for pain relief.