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Hard on the stomach, so it needs to be taken with food.”It’s important to note that non-aspirin NSAIDs increases the risk of heart attack or stroke, so it’s important to talk to your doctor before taking one, especially if you have chronic kidney disease, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or take a blood thinner medication. Non-aspirin NSAIDs typically aren’t recommended for children or for use during pregnancy, as it can cause fetal harm. Relieving Your Pain Safely As with any medication, always follow the instructions on the label carefully and take the lowest possible dose. Be sure to tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the medications you take so they can tell you if there might be a harmful drug interaction.“If patients are taking cough and cold medications, more often than not those have either Tylenol or ibuprofen already in the mix,” Lamoreaux says. “Patients need to be really aware when they’re taking cough and cold medications that they aren’t doubling up on Tylenol or ibuprofen.”Do not take different medications that contain the same pain-relieving ingredient. For example, Motrin and Advil both contain ibuprofen and should not be taken at the same time. But it is generally considered safe to take Motrin and Tylenol at the same time, since one contains ibuprofen and the other contains acetaminophen.Taking too much of the same pain reliever can lead to an overdose, which can cause:Nausea or vomitingStomach pain FeverDizzinessFast eye movementBurning sensation in the throat or stomachFatigueBleeding or bruisingJaundiceCall Poison Control right away if you think you have overdosed on an OTC pain reliever. Carefully reading and following the directions on the label, coupled with directing any questions to a doctor or pharmacist can be a safe and effective way to ease your pain.
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