Question 1

is it safe to take tylenol (acetaminophen) cold medicine and aleve together?

Accepted Answer

In general this: would be OK. You don't want to exceed 4 grams total of Tylenol (acetaminophen) per day from all sources combined.

Question 2

can you take aleve and tylenol (acetaminophen) together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There should be no issues.

Question 3

aleve and tylenol (acetaminophen) together, safe?

Accepted Answer

If you do: Would consider alternating them, and not taking the maximum allowable dose for each, rather take less 25% less than that.  If you have hepatitis or bad liver would not take tylenol; or bad kidney or allergies to anti-inflammatory medicine/aspirin, would not take aleve (naproxen).

Question 4

while on lexapro can i take tylenol (acetaminophen)?  why isn't aleve safe?

Accepted Answer

Tylenol (acetaminophen) is ok: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (such as lexapro) may enhance the antiplatelet effect of NSAID (such as Aleve/Advil). NSAID may diminish the therapeutic effect of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors. That being said, many of my patients take both with no problems.

Question 5

is aleve safe to take for pain and fever durning pregnancy? i was told i could take tylenol, (acetaminophen) but i don't have any.

Accepted Answer

NSAID: Aleve, (naproxen) ibuprofen, motrin etc are NSAIDs. Generallly not recommended during pregnancy due to risk of bleeding. Same with aspirin. Tylenol has acetaminophen which is safer during pregnancy. If you don't have it, it is an easy med to get , just go to your corner drug store, but don't take chances with the NSAID.

Question 6

can you take tylenol, (acetaminophen) aleve, and ibuprofen 600 mg together?

Accepted Answer

Tylenol (acetaminophen) Aleve Ibup: Hello. Don't take Aleve and Ibuprofen at the same time. They are both NSAIDs. Taking both together can lead to unwanted side effects like severe stomach pain, GI bleeds, etc. Try staggering your medications. Take Ibuprofen (no more than 800mg). See how you do before taking Tylenol (acetaminophen) (max single dose 1000mg).  Try  Aleve and Tylenol (acetaminophen) stagger on the following day to compare your pain relief outcome.

Question 7

can you take aleve advil and tylenol (acetaminophen) togeather within two hours of each other ?

Accepted Answer

No : Aleve and advil are both nsaids and just not be taken together. Choose one and add tylenol (acetaminophen).

Question 8

i take mobic 15 mg for arthritis. can i take 2 aleve or tylenol (acetaminophen) together. ?

Accepted Answer

NSAIDs: U should not mix Mobic and Aleve as this may cause troubles with kidneys, blood pressure, stomach etc.
On the other hand combination of Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Aleve or Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Mobic is acceptable and some times advisable. 
Hope u feel better.

Question 9

i took aleve and was going to take tylenol (acetaminophen) cold and sinus is it okay to take them so close together and with my reg meds synthroid valtrex floxitine ?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Fluoxitine, Aleve and Tylenol (acetaminophen) have possible significant interaction and monitoring by your doctor is required. Always before beginning any new drug, it is important to review your medical history with your doctor.

Question 10

i have itp - never needed treatment. i'm on prozac for anxiety. what can i take that is safe if i have a headache? tylenol (acetaminophen)? aleve?

Accepted Answer

Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen (Tylenol (acetaminophen) and many other over the counter meds) is safe because unlike Aleve (ibuprofen) it has no effect on platelet function. Aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) do affect platelet function, which increases risk of bleeding, which is already increased in ITP due a lower platelet count.

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While on lexapro can i take tylenol (acetaminophen)? why isn't aleve safe?

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Is aleve safe to take for pain and fever durning pregnancy? i was told i could take tylenol, (acetaminophen) but i don't have any.

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Can you take tylenol, (acetaminophen) aleve, and ibuprofen 600 mg together?

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Can you take aleve advil and tylenol (acetaminophen) togeather within two hours of each other ?

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I take mobic 15 mg for arthritis. can i take 2 aleve or tylenol (acetaminophen) together. ?

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I took aleve and was going to take tylenol (acetaminophen) cold and sinus is it okay to take them so close together and with my reg meds synthroid valtrex floxitine ?

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I have itp - never needed treatment. i'm on prozac for anxiety. what can i take that is safe if i have a headache? tylenol (acetaminophen)? aleve?

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