Question 1

can i take acetaminophen 500 mg for ulcer pain?

Accepted Answer

Ulcer pain: Antacids are better option for temporary relief.

Question 2

i have ibs and a history of stomach problems such as ulcers, i recently took 500mg of acetaminophen without knowing each pill was 250mg and am in pain?

Accepted Answer

Ulcers.: You can   take Acetaminophen for pain and fever.You should not take advil, (ibuprofen) Aspirin and ibuporfen when you have ulcer problem.

Question 3

can you take aspirin with possible stomach ulcers? my mom needs a medicine for arthritis and acetaminophen doesn't help.

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not: Aspirin or any NSAID will make the GI issues much worse.

Question 4

is it normal to have pain from an ulcer on my leg from varicose veins. i take up to six norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) 10a day i'm getting worried

Accepted Answer

No: Make sure you keep your legs elevated as much as possible. Among other possibilities for the pain, arterial disease and neuropathy are high on the list. An infected ulcer would also cause significant pain. Make sure you see your PCP at your earliest convenience.

Question 5

how long is it safe to use norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) for pain relief? i've had excruciating pain from mouth ulcer on back of tongue for a while, doc prescribed norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen).

Accepted Answer

Pain: Norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) should only be used for short term pain relief.  I would say 4 to 5 days max. How long have you had this pain? Was it an MD or DDS that looked at the sore and gave you the Norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen)?  Mouth ulcers should heal within 7 to 10 days and rarely are they painful enough to take strong narcotics. I would recommend that you see your dentist.

Question 6

is there a safe pain reliever that i can take frequently while being treated for an ulcer with omeprazole? been taking tylenol, (acetaminophen) but doesn't help pain.

Accepted Answer

Tylenol (acetaminophen): You are right, you should not take other NSAIDs like ibuprofen/motrin/advil or naproxen/aleve when you have an ulcer. If you are having pain unrelated to your stomach, your doctor can prescribe narcotic pain medications. If the pain is related to your stomach, please discuss with your doctor the best treatment for your ulcer.

Question 7

how long does acetaminophen remain effective in ones body? im taking it for a fever of unknown cause. at what point can i conclude that a normal temperature is due to the fever being gone and not being masked by the acetaminophen?

Accepted Answer

6-8 hours: The anti-pyretic (anti-fever) effect of acetaminophen lasts no more than 6-8 hours.

Question 8

does acetaminophen causes nephrotoxicity?

Accepted Answer

: It can as excessive amounts are excreted by the kidney, otherwise metabolized by the liver mostly at lower doses, relatively rare, but well described.

Question 9

can tylenol (acetaminophen) od cause drowsiness?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: Tylenol (acetaminophen) overdose can be associated with drowsiness, changes in level of consciousness  or coma, seizures, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. Several otc forms of tylenol (acetaminophen) include the combination of tylenol (acetaminophen) with other drugs such as Codeine (tylenol (acetaminophen) (acetaminophen) 3)  or a cough suppressant (tylenol (acetaminophen) (acetaminophen) cough and sore throat). These drugs can also make a person drowsy even at low doses.
Tylenol (acetaminophen) od is an emergency!

Question 10

how many acetaminophen would cause liver damage?

Accepted Answer

Eight plus: Most Acetaminophen pills are 500 mg. The generally accepted rule of thumb is that more than 4 grams (4000 mg) is likely to injure the liver.  Thus a person should not exceed eight Acetaminophen pills per day.  Less is even better.

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Can i take acetaminophen 500 mg for ulcer pain?

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I have ibs and a history of stomach problems such as ulcers, i recently took 500mg of acetaminophen without knowing each pill was 250mg and am in pain?

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Can you take aspirin with possible stomach ulcers? my mom needs a medicine for arthritis and acetaminophen doesn't help.

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Is it normal to have pain from an ulcer on my leg from varicose veins. i take up to six norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) 10a day i'm getting worried

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How long is it safe to use norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) for pain relief? i've had excruciating pain from mouth ulcer on back of tongue for a while, doc prescribed norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen).

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Is there a safe pain reliever that i can take frequently while being treated for an ulcer with omeprazole? been taking tylenol, (acetaminophen) but doesn't help pain.

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How long does acetaminophen remain effective in ones body? im taking it for a fever of unknown cause. at what point can i conclude that a normal temperature is due to the fever being gone and not being masked by the acetaminophen?

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Does acetaminophen causes nephrotoxicity?

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Can tylenol (acetaminophen) od cause drowsiness?

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How many acetaminophen would cause liver damage?

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