I thought it was actually equivalent to Tylenol, now that i have read this helpful info I am glad I am taking Ibuprofen...
Efficacy
anti-inflammatory
It's what's in the house
it works better
anti inflamatory
Doctor recommended
much safer for short term use
I consume alcohol on a regular basis
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Works better than Tylenol for arthritis.
I choose Ibuprofen because I've read that it is a little safer when it comes to liver function.
I have had in the past Hep C. Now cured of Hep C. I now have Cirrhosis. I do have arthritis. Ibuprofen anti inflammatory effects relieves the pain absolutely. Acetaminophen makes my stomach irritated. My problem is my doctor says take Tylonal. My other doctor says take Ibuprofen???
Tylenol/Acetaminophen is not as effective against pain as Ibuprofen/Advil is. It's also not an anti-inflammatory. So for me, Ibuprofen is the better choice for what I use it for.
After using a cold tablet with Tylenol I had a routine blood test. Liver showed high levels of ???. Later father and two brothers died from undiagnosed hemochromatosis. Dr told me not to use tylenol type med.
Menstrual cramping
arthritis and pain knee pain and shoulder pain but no one said it could cause heart attack or stroke when said to take it
anti inflammatory, better for arthritis
I am concerned about liver damage.
I've heard about the liver damage you could get with acetaminophen.
My doctor has suggested Motrin for my treatment regimen.
It works better.
Because it works best with my joint pain .
drs orders
works
I have arthritis and it seems to work well in this case.
Greater relief
Afraid of liver damage
reduces inflammation quickly
it work for aches & pains
Because that's what people most often tell me to take
it is more effective
For pain relief, nothing works better!
anti-inflamtory
I prefer ibuprofen because of concerns from my doctors about liver and kidney disease with acetaminophen. I also find ibuprofen to be much more effective than ibuprofen for my extensive arthritis pain.
Risk of liver damage
Long term use.
It is the most reliable product for my headache pain. We have not determined the cause of my headaches, but 1000 mg of Ibuprofen usually kicks it within an hour.
Currently I have Mononucleosis (Mono) otherwise known as the kissing disease. After visiting the doctor, he told me that since virus's in our body are not like bacteria and don't have any specific medicines for killing them, alternating 400mg ibuprofen (2 advil tablets) and 1000mg acetaminophen (2 tylenol extra strength tablets) every 6 hours for fever reduction was the way to go. For the first week of having mono I found ibuprofen helped my fever more and the swelling in my tonsils and since I took them around meals it had no issues on my stomach. Since now I am in week 3 of mono with almost fully closed tonsils (extremely swollen tonsils) the doctor perscribed me prednisone for the anti-inflammatory properties in it. I am only allowed to take acetaminophen with it and it works very well.
In the end, mixing takes research and doctor consultation when dealing with drugs. In my case with just a fever and no prescription, at meals I prefer ibuprofen especially for pain and fever. It just works better for me.
Any other circumstance I would prefer tylenol, because it is easier on the body in short term usage. And if I didn't eat, I would always choose acetaminophen.
A fever is the bodies natural way of killing whatever you have so besides taking a fever reduced or pain killer to help you fall asleep, let the body heal itself and drink lots of fluids. With water in your system, a fever will decrease and no drugs are put into your body.
Hope this helps.
Osteoarthritis relief
No damage mi liver
better pain relief
seems safer, and does the trick got my muscle pain
because i have never tried acetaminophen
Need the anti-inflammatory effect, ibuprofen provides better pain relief, both lessening the pain and length of relief.
Easier on the stomach
Because it flat out works better than acetaminophen BUT my stomach and intestines are paying a noticeable price!
it is better at managing pain then Acetaminophen for me.
It gives me betterresults and must take it long term
Relief of arthritis
It provides better pain relief for me than acetaminophen.
tylinol does noyhing for me
because of the anti-inflammatory properties of ibuprofen besides I have to use it for long periods.
ARTHRITIS
once it was recommended by my doctor so that I kept using this
anti-inflamatory uses
I have total hip replacement in January 2013, today August 20 2013, I still feel a little pain around my Hip and Femur. T took IBUPROFIN 200 mg every 12 hours one tablet! And it is working! But some doctor recommend me take Tylenol 500 mg, I try one tablet every 12 hours, but after 8 hours later I feel pain! Now I confuse!
My body takes this drug a lot better and isnt as harmful as acetaminophen
Better at reducing pain from headaches. Reduces tension in the body, helps me to relax
Anti-inflammatory properties
From what I've read, the seminal difference between acetaminophen and ibuprofen is that the former substance carries a substantial risk of negative side effects, both from the toxicity of the drug itself, and from long-term usage. I do not want to ingest a susbtance that has the potential to be toxic to my liver, even if taken in relatively minute doses. Aspirin and ibuprofen are the only painkillers that I keep in my household, and I've found them to be sufficient for all of my painkilling needs.
my doctor said to used ir.
Just currious!
Doctor's advice
I often need the anti inflammatory properties of ibuprofen, though I use acetaminophen for high fevers and when I may be or am pregnant.
Muscle and arthritis pain are better controlled with the Ibuprofen in my system.
I use it to relieve the pain caused by inflamation.
seems to work better, especially for joint pain.
best for inflammation
doctor said safer on liver for extended time than acetaminophen.
Its the one my doctor always prescribed for my back pains
I need use it more often for it's anti-inflammatory properties.
It's anti-inflammatory. Acetaminophen is not.
I should clarify -- as a result of an auto crash, I have chronic pain, and take oxycodone with acetaminophen (generic Percocet.) Partly because of this, to reduce consumption of acetaminophen, I use Ibuprofen for headache and arthritis pain.
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works
it works
Because is safer for my stomach. I also take other drugs that effects my liver.
I am addicted to caffine and was told that its unsafe to drink caffine with acetaminophen but was safer with ibuprofen.
Because it works, and I worry about liver damage that Acetaminophen can cause.
It relieves my pain better than acetaminophen does.
I believe (though don't immediately recall) that acetaminopen was warned against when using some medication I was taking at the time. It was then I chose Ibuprofen for pain rather than risk a cross-pharmaceutical problem.
Have neck pain due to injury years ago and this seems like the better choice as a muscle relaxant over the long term. Since I don't use any alchohol, this should be safer for long term relief.
It has always seemed to work for myself better than any tylenol product
I have used both--almost interchangeably--but preferred acetaminophen because i thought it might be more effective for achey joints and back pain, and less harmful to my stomach. but i ran out of it several months ago and have been using Aleve for aches in shoulder, elbow, hand, and upper and lower back and sometimes hips... Aleve did ease the pain during the night and helped me sleep better. i purchased generic Kirkland brand of ibuprofen tonight, but i had wanted acetaminophen and just picked up the "wrong" product. rather than return it if i didn't have to, i googled both products, and i am reassured now that if i take it frequently for aches and pains, i may be better off with the ibuprofen. thank you for this article.
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It suit to my body. When ever I have mussel pain or head ache or fever it is most effective than acetaminophen ....I love Ibuprofen. I tried both but this is v.good for me.
My mother uses ibuprofen over acetaminophen. So I do too.
seems to work better and also because it has the anti inflammatory properties.
My wife is a nurse and she guided me in making the choice.
The fact that it, in addition to fever reducing and pain relieving, also reduces inflammation makes it supeior for me. Most of my pain is caused by an inflammation of some sort. And it's better to fix the problem than mask the side effects.
rotator cuff pain and inflamation
Easier on the liver, since I take several other medications that are potentially hard on it.
No particular reason, but appreciate the anti-inflammatory properties and I have no issues with it upsetting my stomach.
it works better
anti-inflammatory properties
Most of my injuries are due to sports and the anti-inflamatory component works for my recover.
It actually works to relieve pain.
works better for me than tylenol
I don't want to kill my liver. Also, it doesn't seem to work as well on inflamation.
Habit. Once I buy something I tend to stay with it. I've had no problems or reactions to any of the prescription drugs I take.
Inflammatory relief
I just feel that Ibuprofen works better all in all.
Acetaminophen seems to upset my stomach.
*Shrug* Always have.
acetaminophen is not as good for muscle pain
Longer time frame between doses for fever.
seems to work better for pain and joint relief
I like it. It relieves pain as well along with fever.
It works and I never use the other one.
less liver damage
More effective pain relieve
less liver damage
my doctor said it's safer
works
pms headaches are controlled with ibuprofen yet acetaminophen does not work.
becuasw
Better relief .
because you can't drink with tylenol for extended usage!
more powerful pain relief, not as hard on liver
works better
It works.
and i could have answered either way, i dont trust anything anyone has answered here! random people of this random world
For it's anti-inflammatory properties and works well for occasional headaches and back pain.
Ibuprofen works!!! Acetaminophen doesn't even dull the pain, let along relieve it.
I found it works better for me, plus now it seems safer
Helps to relieve chronic back pain.
will not destroy my liver
