Can We Take Acetaminophen? I Think Its Generic Tylenol....

[Sunny702 2]

Sorry ... I'm in Wallymart with a KILLER headache ... don't feel like reading through to find the answer. Can I pop these pills ... or should I get a different brand?? HELP!!!!

[jenni_867 14]

Yes Tylenol is ok.... No ibuprofen though

[Sunny702 2]

THANKS!!!!!

[ravenjeh 16]

I take both Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen all the time and haven't had any problems.

[Thomas CPA 496]

the motrin is harder on stomach and with less stomach you are supposed to avoid it to avoid damaging the little stomach you have left

[JackieOMonroe 123]

My doctor told me that Tylenol is fine, but ibuprofen is a no-no.

[RosieSweetie 40]

My dr told me use Tylenol, but I sprained my neck and it didn't help. I called and asked if I could take enteric coated aspirin- he said yes! Enteric coated aspirin is aspirin with a coating, to protect the stomach. You can find it where they have regular aspirin.Enteric coated aspirin did reduce the pain (& swelling).

[SKCUNNINGHAM 298]

Yes to Tylenol and its generic Acetomenephen. I take the Tylenol Arthritis for headaches and arthritis pain.

No to Advil, Ibuprofen (generic Advil), Aleve or it's generic equivalents. These drugs are a group of drugs called NSAID's - non-steroidal anti-inflamatory drugs. They are hard on the stomach (even regular sized ones) and should not be taken regulary by sleeved patients.

My surgeon's Physician Assistant told me (after I sprained my ankle) if I wanted to use Advil OCCASIONALLY (not routinely) after a sprain, take TUMS (several) before the Advil, and then a couple of more after the Advil. I was six months out and my incision was healed. So far, I haven't done this - stuck with the Tylenol Arthritis.

Aspirin is also an NSAID - my doctor has said No to it like Advil and Aleve. I guess the coated one for occasional use (not routine use) is probably OK once your stomach is totally healed.