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A member asked:

Hello, i sprained my ankle. would you recommend i take tylenol (acetaminophen) or advil? thanks!

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Something Extra.: For a sundry of reasons, not every one can take Advil or any other non steroidal type medication. I reason it this way. Although Tylenol (acetaminophen) does relieve pain, Advil has the potential to reduce pain by reducing inflammation, the proximal cause of the pain. You decide.

Answered 9/21/2015

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