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by therapist on August 20th, 2009

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Of you are in pain it is better to take a lot of aspirin, a lot of tylenol or mix the two. (I can't take advil/ibuprofen). How much is too much to take of each.?

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  • by lonelydragon on September 27th, 2009

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    Excedrin contains both aspirin and acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol), so it's a good option if you are experiencing severe pain. If you don't know how much to take, read the dosing instructions, and do not exceed the recommended amount. Acetaminophen can cause liver damage in large doses.

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  • by Jewel on August 20th, 2009

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    Ask your pharmacist. Do not take more than is recommended. I had an acquaintence die from liver failure from taking Tylenol for headaches. She was in her mid 20's and very healthy.
    Aspirin can cause severe irritation in your stomach and increased bleeding (not clotting).
    OTC meds are serious stuff.

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  • by -NUNYA-- on August 20th, 2009

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    Well all of our bodies are different. But I can take 3 Tylenol and be ok with it.
    I was told by a doctor one time that you can take 2 Advil and 1 Tylenol and that is equal to a prescription pain medication.
    I also use Excedrine Migraine and it has 250mg.of Tylenol AND 250mg of Asprin in it. So you could mix the Tylenol and Asprin accordingly.
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  • by Thriftymaid on August 20th, 2009

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    Don't take more than is recommended on the package. Tylenol (I read somewhere) is going to reduce the daily maximum on their packaging because it is really toxic if you take more than recommended.

    I find aspirin to relieve pain better than Tylenol, and that both work equally well with fever relief.

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