A 53-year-old male asked:
i think i am.having some side effects to ibuprofen such as burning sensation in my stomach indigestion etc. should i discontinue use and go to tylenol (acetaminophen)?
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Dr. Joel Gorfinkel answered
56 years experience Cardiac Electrophysiology
Good idea, and: Be sure you don't take any more Tylenol (acetaminophen) than the top total daily dose. Is Sx continue, see your doc since you may have something more than just ibuprofen induced symptoms.
Answered on Jul 1, 2016
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A 71-year-old female asked:
Dr. Howard Feinberg answered
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Tylenol (acetaminophen): Tylenol (acetaminophen) has the lowest risk of stomach problems. Make sure you do not go over the maximum dose on the package.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
52 years experience Rheumatology
Tylenol (acetaminophen): Tylenol (acetaminophen) has no significant GI risk but Ibuprofen does.
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Dr. Alan Ali answered
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Motrin: Not advised, due to irritation of stomach & possible bleeding.
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