ibuprophen vs acetaminophen

[dpopiz]

is there anything acetaminophen is good for that ibuprophen isn't?

 

[UglyCasanova]

It can tear your liver up pretty good. :/

 

[glen]

fevers

 

[sniperruff]

they are both decent NSAID's. i think one can be used after alcohol (hangover) and one can't. i forgot.

 

[UglyCasanova]

Okay question, why do they put acetaminophen in NyQuil?

 

[sniperruff]

maybe the other one will interact with whatever component in it... ethanol? thus acetaminophen is used.

 

[Heisenberg]

Never take acetaminophen if you've been or will be drinking alcohol. You are also not supposed to take it if you have any liver problems or are sick with something like mono that puts more stress on your liver.

 

[UglyCasanova]

Originally posted by: Heisenberg
Never take ibuprophen if you've been or will be drinking alcohol. You are also not supposed to take it if you have any liver problems or are sick with something like mono that puts more stress on your liver.

I think that's acetaminophen.

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Acetaminophen isn't an NSAID. Ibuprofen is. Both are good for fever and pain, however ibuprofen is harder on the stomach than acetaminophen, but the latter is indeed hepatotoxic if taken in excess. In large enough doses ibuprofen is good fo inflammation, whereas APAP is not.

 

[sniperruff]

Originally posted by: WinstonSmith
Acetaminophen isn't an NSAID. Ibuprofen is. Both are good for fever and pain, however ibuprofen is harder on the stomach than acetaminophen, but the latter is indeed hepatotoxic if taken in excess. In large enough doses ibuprofen is good fo inflammation, whereas APAP is not.

so you're saying acetaminophen is a STEROID???????:Q

 

[SirStev0]

ib ftw

 

[thegimp03]

Actually, don't take acetaminophen if you've been drinking alcohol.

 

[Heisenberg]

Originally posted by: UglyCasanova

Originally posted by: Heisenberg
Never take ibuprophen if you've been or will be drinking alcohol. You are also not supposed to take it if you have any liver problems or are sick with something like mono that puts more stress on your liver.

I think that's acetaminophen.

Whoops, you're right. 😱 Sorry, misfiring neuron.

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Originally posted by: sniperruff

Originally posted by: WinstonSmith
Acetaminophen isn't an NSAID. Ibuprofen is. Both are good for fever and pain, however ibuprofen is harder on the stomach than acetaminophen, but the latter is indeed hepatotoxic if taken in excess. In large enough doses ibuprofen is good fo inflammation, whereas APAP is not.

so you're saying acetaminophen is a STEROID???????:Q

No, it's acetaminophen.

NSAID = Non Steroidal Anti Inflammitory Drug. Key here is inflammation. APAP does not affect it in any way at any dose.

 

[Gibsons]

Originally posted by: WinstonSmith
Acetaminophen isn't an NSAID. Ibuprofen is. Both are good for fever and pain, however ibuprofen is harder on the stomach than acetaminophen, but the latter is indeed hepatotoxic if taken in excess. In large enough doses ibuprofen is good fo inflammation, whereas APAP is not.

 

[ribbon13]

AFAIK acetaminophen is a blood thinner, which is why you don't mix it with alcohol.

 

[Gibsons]

Originally posted by: ribbon13
AFAIK acetaminophen is a blood thinner, which is why you don't mix it with alcohol.

Aspirin is an anticoagulant (which is one reason why heart patients sometimes take it). Acetaminophen is not. Acetaminophen can be hard on the liver, which is why it's not to be mixed with alcohol.

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Originally posted by: Gibsons

Originally posted by: ribbon13
AFAIK acetaminophen is a blood thinner, which is why you don't mix it with alcohol.

Aspirin is an anticoagulant (which is one reason why heart patients sometimes take it). Acetaminophen is not. Acetaminophen can be hard on the liver, which is why it's not to be mixed with alcohol.

Hehe, you know your stuff. More info on APAP & alcohol here

 

[njmodi]

In addition to the other useful stuff already posted:

tylenol = acetaminophen => good for fevers, body aches, head aches, etc. not-addictive
advil = ibuprofen => good for fevers, aches/pains, inflammation, head aches, etc. addictive

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Originally posted by: njmodi
In addition to the other useful stuff already posted:

tylenol = acetaminophen => good for fevers, body aches, head aches, etc. not-addictive
advil = ibuprofen => good for fevers, aches/pains, inflammation, head aches, etc. addictive

Ibuprofen is not addictive.

 

[njmodi]

Originally posted by: WinstonSmith

Originally posted by: njmodi
In addition to the other useful stuff already posted:

tylenol = acetaminophen => good for fevers, body aches, head aches, etc. not-addictive
advil = ibuprofen => good for fevers, aches/pains, inflammation, head aches, etc. addictive

Ibuprofen is not addictive.

Hmm...I guess I thought wrong... Do you know why docs always cautious in recommending ibuprofen based drugs over acetaminophen based ones...

 

[mercanucaribe]

Yeah. Acetomenaphin is good at NOT WORKING.

 

[Gatos]

Here is a lesson in pharmacology boys. Acetominophen is a NSAID. . Aceto crosses the blood brain barrier really well so it is efficacious for headache and fever reduction However if you use this chronically it can mess with your liver and kidneys. So if your taking this often do not exceed the normal dose that is reccomended. However, Aceto is really not that good if your joints or if you have inflamation. If you have joint pain or anything like that go with Ibuprofen. But if you use this for a long time you will get GI ulcers. Just had my pharmacology exam. Pharmacy school....if you guys think you have bad finals or anything like that you have no clue....

 

[Gibsons]

Originally posted by: njmodi

Originally posted by: WinstonSmith

Originally posted by: njmodi
In addition to the other useful stuff already posted:

tylenol = acetaminophen => good for fevers, body aches, head aches, etc. not-addictive
advil = ibuprofen => good for fevers, aches/pains, inflammation, head aches, etc. addictive

Ibuprofen is not addictive.

Hmm...I guess I thought wrong... Do you know why docs always cautious in recommending ibuprofen based drugs over acetaminophen based ones...

In a general sense, nsaids (ibuprofen, etc) have more side effects. Outside of liver issues (which aren't a problem for a normal liver at normal doses), acetaminophen has very few.

 

[Gibsons]

Originally posted by: Gatos
Here is a lesson in pharmacology boys. Acetominophen is a NSAID. . Aceto crosses the blood brain barrier really well so it is efficacious for headache and fever reduction However if you use this chronically it can mess with your liver and kidneys. So if your taking this often do not exceed the normal dose that is reccomended. However, Aceto is really not that good if your joints or if you have inflamation. If you have joint pain or anything like that go with Ibuprofen. But if you use this for a long time you will get GI ulcers. Just had my pharmacology exam. Pharmacy school....if you guys think you have bad finals or anything like that you have no clue....

Acetaminophen is not an NSAID. Text