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A member asked:
Can tylenol (acetaminophen) be mixed with a nsaid? can i take both at the same time?
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Yes: You can take Tylenol (acetaminophen) and an nsaid at the same time. Be careful not to exceed the recommended daily dose of either one of the medications.
Answered 10/10/2014
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NSAID + Tylenol (acetaminophen): Acetaminophen and nonsteroidals are metabolized differently, and can safely be taken in proximity to each other. Keep in mind that each acetaminophen dose should be spaced at least 4 hours apart, and NSAIDs should be spaced 6-8 hours apart. Even at therapeutic doses, long term use of Tylenol can result in toxicity.
Answered 10/15/2014
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Why?: Technically yes you can. I recommend taking one and giving it 60-90 minutes to see if you get the desired effect - if you are still hurting then take the other. Remember that tylenol (acetaminophen) can only be administered every four hours but most NSAIDs need dosing to be at least 6 hrs apart (some are every 12 hrs and others 24 hr - check the bottle for recs).
Answered 10/11/2014
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