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by Sand Cat on October 12th, 2009

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Is it safe to use Motrin and Tylenol together (like in the same hour)?

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  • by yahoot on October 12th, 2009

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    Yes, you should talk to a doctor or pharmacist, but hypothetically speaking, they are in different chemical families, so they shouldn't be a problem together if a patient tolerates each well separately (but don't mix aspirin, ibuprofen, and/or naproxen sodium (like in Aleve)).

    Note that acetaminophen is called paracetamol, particularly outside the US).

    Be very careful to understand the amount of acetaminophen you are actually taking. Too much can be very toxic. In fact, it is the most common cause of acute liver failure in the US. It is very easy to overdose with the prevalence of "extra strength" products on the market. You can get toxic dosages at less than twice the maximum label dosages.

    This is an especially challenging problem because many drugs contain acetaminophen, including many over the counter cough and cold remedies, as well as many prescription drugs. As a result, you can inadvertently take a very high dose without realizing it. (once again, a good reason to talk to your doctor and pharmacist and to read labels very carefully.

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