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09-02-2022 04:03 PM
@chickenbutt wrote:I keep some Aleve on hand (Naproxen) and it can be very helpful. But I won't take it very often and always make sure I eat something first.
The thing I hate about OTC pain meds is that each of them can do specific damage, but I always forget which does what. I just know that one can hurt your stomach, one kidneys, and one - oh heck, I forgot the other one. d'oh!
ETA: I just remembered the other one - liver.
Most OTC tests results are from taking pretty high dosages, and over a pretty sustained period of time. Unless I am mistaken, each one mentioned in this title, have a Max amount in 24 hours. If one takes that dosage over an extended period? Might want to check in with your doctor for advice.
Example: when I was ice skating, I took 1 tablet of Tylenol 8 hr. That is half the dosage, since it suggests 2 tablets for the 8 hours. Taken at most, 3 tablets per week? Pretty doubtful it would cause any liver damage to me.
Since I haven't been able to skate since the end of June, I have taken zero, Tylenol. The only pain killers put in my body were for in hospital medical procedures.
Anyone that takes the Max dosage of any OTC med, would be wise to discuss this with their PCP, or a Pharmacist that knows your medical history, and all of your prescribed and OTC meds.
hckynut 🇺🇸
09-02-2022 04:25 PM
I was told to take only Tylenol ES..when needed..
I am have great luck with Turmeric daily..which has really shocked me.
09-02-2022 05:21 PM
Excedrin for headaches and Motrin or Advil for body aches. I buy the name brands not the store brands.
09-02-2022 06:54 PM
None....natural methods for pain control and mental work.
09-02-2022 09:41 PM
Aleve is all I use. It helps quickly for pain and is an anti-inflammatory. Tylenol, Advil, and Motrin don't do anything for pain for me. Tylenol for fever.
09-02-2022 09:46 PM
I have HBP but dr told me to use Naproxen sodium (Aleve) for muscle pain, which I rarely have. I guess much depends upon the person. I am fortunate that I rarely have to take anything just for pain. Probably two Aleve every six months or so.
09-03-2022 09:35 AM
tylenol extra strength--the others rip my stomach apart
09-03-2022 10:36 AM
09-04-2022 02:14 PM
Just curious ..... does anyone here still take regular old Bayer Aspirin? How about Bufferin?
09-04-2022 02:21 PM
I rarely need pain control thankfully, but when I do, I take two Tylenol and I am good to go. I usually take a supplement for liver cleansing with the Tylenol as Tylenol is toxic to the liver.
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