Question 1

can someone take motrin and tylenol (acetaminophen) on an empty stomach?

Accepted Answer

Motrin: Not advised, due to irritation of stomach & possible bleeding.

Question 2

is it best to give children tylenol (acetaminophen) or advil on an empty stomach?

Accepted Answer

Tylenol (acetaminophen): Tylenol (acetaminophen) has no significant GI risk but Ibuprofen does.

Question 3

yesterday i took some tylenol (acetaminophen) cause my knee was bugging me and i took it on an empty stomach, is that why i was throwing up all night? im okay now

Accepted Answer

Could be.: Especially if you took more than recommended dose.  Keep that in mind the next time you take tylenol (acetaminophen)...Only recommended dose and only with food.

Question 4

i drank 4500mg of acetaminophen at once on an empty stomach what is the worst thing that can happen ?

Accepted Answer

Overdose!: That is an overdose of Tylenol, (acetaminophen) which can be toxic to your liver and can cause death.  Get to an ER now and get checked.

Question 5

what would the effects be on someone if they took 2,500 mg of tcl-341 acetaminophen in one sitting? i'm 103lbs and 5'1 this was taken on an empty stomach?

Accepted Answer

: 2.5 g of acetaminophen in one dose has the potential to cause liver damage, especially in a woman and more so if you take alcohol. Drink enough water so that your urine is constantly colorless. If you have any symptoms, go to the nearest emergency room of a hospital. Acetaminophen overdose is treatable,
Wish you good health!

Question 6

is oxycodone taken on an empty stomach harmful to the body in any way? just oxycodone by itself, no acetaminophen.

Accepted Answer

No no harm: I suppose you were prescribed oxycodone by your doctor for pain, it will help the pain and no other harm will come. It can cause usual side effects like nausea, constipation, sedation and mental impairment etc.Oxycodone without  Acetaminophen can be used for pain in appropriate dose.

Question 7

should i take tylenol (acetaminophen) if i have a stomach virus?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Tylenol (acetaminophen) will help the feverish feeling and associated body aches.

Question 8

is it safe to take extra strength tylenol 2 times a day for a few days for an injury, even though i have a stomach issue? my stomach is sensitive from reflux and irritation and i don't want it to hurt my stomach?

Accepted Answer

: Tylenol is OK for your stomach and should not exacerbate your reflux. Typically ibuprofen/advil/aspirin/other NSAIDs are the ones which are hard on your stomach.

Question 9

can i take tylenol for a headache if i have a stomach ulcer?

Accepted Answer

YES: Tylenol or "acetaminophen"  is generally considered "safe" when used by people with stomach ulcers..HOWEVER follow instructions on the package and discontinue if you develop stomach distress!

Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 10

i'm allergic to motrin and i have a terrible headache and i'm feeling sick to my stomach what can i take besides tylenol?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin/Excedrin: if not allergic to aspirin or caffeine. Excedrin or Excedrin Migraine both work well in low doses.

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Can someone take motrin and tylenol (acetaminophen) on an empty stomach?

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Is it best to give children tylenol (acetaminophen) or advil on an empty stomach?

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Yesterday i took some tylenol (acetaminophen) cause my knee was bugging me and i took it on an empty stomach, is that why i was throwing up all night? im okay now

A member asked:

I drank 4500mg of acetaminophen at once on an empty stomach what is the worst thing that can happen ?

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What would the effects be on someone if they took 2,500 mg of tcl-341 acetaminophen in one sitting? i'm 103lbs and 5'1 this was taken on an empty stomach?

A member asked:

Is oxycodone taken on an empty stomach harmful to the body in any way? just oxycodone by itself, no acetaminophen.

A member asked:

Should i take tylenol (acetaminophen) if i have a stomach virus?

A member asked:

Is it safe to take extra strength tylenol 2 times a day for a few days for an injury, even though i have a stomach issue? my stomach is sensitive from reflux and irritation and i don't want it to hurt my stomach?

A member asked:

Can i take tylenol for a headache if i have a stomach ulcer?

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I'm allergic to motrin and i have a terrible headache and i'm feeling sick to my stomach what can i take besides tylenol?

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