i took 1 aleve (naproxen) at 7pm...can i take a 600mg ibuprofen now at 930...without serious side effects?

Question

If I took Naproxen 3 days ago is it safe to take Ibuprofen now without increased risk of side effects? Or should I wait longer?

Answer 1

No: Do not mix the two meds. Pick one or the other.

Answer 2

No: Prob not a good idea. You double the potential for stomach problems, is you take lo dose Aspirin for heart protect, Ibuprofen may block this benefit, may also compete with each other at sites where your sticky clotting cells bind together. And why do you see the need?

Answer 3

Bleeding risk: Not recommended - this combo would increase your bleeding risk.

Answer 4

Likley epididymitis: The epididymis collects and warehouses sperm. It is very prone to getting inflammed and swollen. Antiinflammatories like advil (ibuprofen) help, and any activity like sex will make it hurt more. Cialis should have no effect. Other less likely causes to your condition would be fluid from a hydrocele or hernia.

Answer 5

Get a sonogram: Any painful testos or swollen testis needs a complete evaluation for tumor, epididymitis, and/or spermatocoel- hydrocoel.

Answer 6

Epididymis: Epididymis lies behind the testis and can swell after ejaculation. Advil (ibuprofen) helps so it's associated with pain. You may have a blockage in either an epididymal duct or vas, or a spermatocele cyst. Should not be affected by cialis. Are you mature, as you are taking cialis, in which case you might benefit from surgical removal of epididymis. Tumor is very unlikely.

Answer 7

Rotate 2 hours: Make sure you are dosing by weight and can alternate every 2 hours so there are 4 hours between same medicine dose. If fever were to continue to raise i would get the child examined. Not an absolute but most of the time a viral infection will respond to tylenol (acetaminophen) and Ibuprofen but then come back up. If fever does not respond i be concerned of a bacterial infection.

Answer 8

Every 4 hours: While it is not necessary or proven effective, Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen may be alternated every 4 hours in attempt to control fever. Eg- tylenol (acetaminophen) at 12, Ibuprofen at 4, tylenol (acetaminophen) at 8, Ibuprofen at 12. However, there is no need to "break the fever". A temperature under 104 is not dangerous for most children after infancy. Call your doctor if the other (non-fever) symptoms seem serious.

Answer 9

Under 102.2F is ok.: Try to avoid doubling up on doses i would give Motrin at 3pm , then tylenol (acetaminophen) at 6 pm, Motrin at 9pm , tylenol (acetaminophen) at 12 am if still awake and continue with this pattern. If this fever continues or especially if it gets higher i would get the child in to be seen.

Answer 10

Fever: I don't recommend alternating tyelenol and ibuprofen, it can be possible to over medicate, in fact the aap discourages this practice. Use one form as directed, keep your child hydrated. If fever continues then schedule an appointment to see your doctor. Fever is the body's way of fighting infection.

Answer 11

Alternate: Start with advil. It is a six hour drug and if in that time period the fever rises you can give tylenol (acetaminophen). Then i would wait to dose with advil until the next sign of fever. Just be sure tylenol (acetaminophen) is at least four hours apart and the advil is 6 hours. An alternate method is give one or the other every three hours.I would prefer waithing for fever to return.

Answer 12

Every 3 hours: Because you can give both tylenol (acetaminophen) and advil every six hours you can give one of the medication every three. If, in a hypothetical situation, advil was given at 6:30 pm, then tylenol (acetaminophen) could be given at 9:30 pm, then advil at 12:30 am, then tylenol (acetaminophen) at 3:30 am, then advil at 6:30 am, then tylenol (acetaminophen) at 9:30 am.

Answer 13

I recomment not: I strongly recommend against alternating the two drugs. The risk of overdosing one or both medications with alternating schedules is very high.

Answer 14

Different duration: Ibuprofen (advil, motrin) works for 6-8 hours whereas Acetaminophen (tylenol (acetaminophen)) for 4 hours. Scheduled dosing as follow: advil at 8 am, tylenol (acetaminophen) at 2 pm, advil at 6 pm, and tylenol (acetaminophen) at 12 mn. If child still runs fever, give short bath th lukewarm water as needed. Please remember advil or tylenol (acetaminophen) does not cure, only provides comfort by reducing fever.

Answer 15

Don't alternate: I don't recommend that you alternate antipyrectics like tylenol (acetaminophen) and advil. There is too great of a risk of accidentally overdosing one of the medications. It is better to dose the medications based specifically upon your child's weight. Your pediatrician can calculate a dosage range based upon weight. (this is often different that what you see on the bottle).

Answer 16

Every two hours: Advil (ibuprofen) at 7 am tylenol at 9am advil at 11 am tylenol at 1 pm advil at 3 pm tylenol at 5pm continue to alternate as outlined above.

Answer 17

Alternate meds: You can give tylenol (acetaminophen) at 8 then ibuprofen at 12, back to tylenol (acetaminophen) at 4 , then ibuprofen at 8. on and on. (alternate one with the other every 4 hours) However if fever persisting with alternating doses of medicine for more than 24-48 hours then check with a doctor to try to figure out where the fever is coming from.

Answer 18

Not Recommended BUT: American Academy of Pediatrics recommends parents use single antipyretic agent at a proper dose and frequency for fever in children if you still want to with the consent of baby's Pediatrican,it should be done with extreme caution due to lack of any sound evidence to support this practice for safety and effectiveness of alternating and it should be limted to short period Advil/6hour Tyleno/4 hour

Answer 19

Old fashioned: The Academy of Pediatrics has NEVER supported the alternating of tylenol (acetaminophen) and motrin. That came out of the ERs in the 70s. Today we typically ask what are the symptoms with the fever. Fever is now recognized as a healthy response to an infection. Every time you give medication to reduce fever you are reducing your child's immune response. Consult your doctor tomorrow.

Answer 20

Try Advil (ibuprofen): If there is not a history of sinus trouble, over the counter pain meds are appropriate. If pain persists see physician.

Answer 21

You could.: If pain persists then consider seeing a physician or a dentist, especially if its been awhile since your last dental visit or and pain is located anywhere near you mouth.

Answer 22

You Could: Using otc medication is okay if you follow the directions but you should also want to find out why you are having facial pain. If you cannot determine the cause of facial pain, then you will need to go to the doctors to see what the cause of your facial pain could be from.

Answer 23

Diagnosis first: I assume you've been having these episode awhile. Some causes of facial pain are serious. You need to see a facial pain - TMJ expert. Perhaps an ENT doc. If no serious pathology, then OTC meds OK.

Answer 24

See your PCP first: Your primary care provider can help you determine diagnosis, treatment or when it’s best to see a specialist and which specialist to see. Your PCP will review your request and, if needed, refer you directly to a specialist or labs without an office visit. Take care.

Answer 25

YES -- get HELP!: Ibuprofen, and other nsaid's, particularly in a dose-dependent fashion (based on milligrams consumed & duration of use) can cause ulcers in any part of the GI tract. Due to the platelet inhibition effect of ibuprofen, ulcers caused by it may indeed bleed massively. If that is the scenario you're describing--immmediately stop taking Ibuprofen and get to the er!

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