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What's safest for chronic back pain, ibuprofen, acetaminophen or tramadol ?

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Dr. Manoj Mittal answered

Pain: Acetaminophen is safer if your liver function is good.

Dr Wilson agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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Safest: Depends on comorbidities if you have liver problems tylenol (acetaminophen) is out. If you have heart or stomach issues - Ibuprofen is out. If you have seizures - tramadol is out. If the answer to all the above is negative them go with the one which treats the pain with the lowest dose.

Answered 6/25/2014

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What's safest for chronic back pain, ibuprofen, acetaminophen or tramadol ?

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