HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I normally take tylenol (acetaminophen) for headaches. but is it better to take something like advil or aleve if i have a few beers in me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Together can get ulc: Together the alcohol and the advil or aleve (naproxen) can lead to increased gastric irritation including gastritis and ulcers. These can be integrated into you general helath issues with your physician.

Answered 2/22/2016

1.6k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

What does it mean when naproxen helps a headache but ibuprofen And acetaminophen do not help? Does this point to one type of headache or another? I ask because Im trying to figure out the best course of treatment?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What's a natural way to reduce tension or migraine headaches? Any fruits and vegetables or tea in particular without risking taking ibuprofen, asprin, naproxen, acetaminophen etc?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can you take Tylenol, (acetaminophen) Aleve, and Ibuprofen 600 MG together?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I took a 325 Bayer at 7-8pm for pain.. Can I take Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Aleve now or ibuprofen?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Just took one 800 mg ibuprofen 2 hours ago, and 2 Tylenol (acetaminophen) 30 min later. Can I take an Aleve now? Tooth pain is 10/10.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

What is the best/most effective otc med for tension headache? Aspirin, ibuprofen, Aleve or Tylenol (acetaminophen)? Or do they all work equally well?
Have a toothache. took 2 Advil with acetaminophen at 3 pm. Can I take two Aleve pm at 10 pm?
Ian taking 10mg of lexapro,lately I have been experiencing a stiff neck and headaches, I read you cannot take aleve or Advil, Tylenol (acetaminophen) does not help?
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?
How does acetaminophen figure into ibuprofen and naproxen? Which one gives relief better for l. Headaches and 2. Anti-inflammatory

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.