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Why Is It Okay To Take Acetaminophen But Not Ibuprofen?
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I know that I'm not supposed to have ibuprofen, but I can have acetaminophen. What I don't understand is what the difference between the two. Why is acetaminophen okay, but I have to avoid ibuprofen?
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Monday 15th of March 2010 11:08:29 AM
hi there, while we are pregnant we should avoid some substancies, coz some are toxic to our baby, some can bring risks to the baby developing others can induct you to a labor job, so maybe the substancies are for the same thing like headache or flu, but some substancies are acceptable to be take during the pregnancy others are just forbidden at all.
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Tuesday 30th of March 2010 02:20:03 AM
Experts says: Taking ibuprofen for a few days to manage pain and inflammation from something like a sprained ankle or sciatica probably isn't a problem. But it's not advised for chronic pain relief, particularly in the last trimester of pregnancy.
A related drug, indomethicin, has been associated with heart problems in a small percentage of babies exposed to it during the third trimester. So even though ibuprofen hasn't been found to cause problems, since it's chemically related to indomethicin we advise against its use after 32 weeks.
It's fine to use Tylenol when you're pregnant. Stay away from ibuprofen and other aspirin-like anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), though, because these drugs can reduce your amniotic fluid and thin your blood, which could make it harder to stop a hemorrhage during labor.
But take only the standard dose of Tylenol; in massive doses it can lead to liver damage.
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Thursday 15th of April 2010 06:16:22 AM
Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are both analgesics, or pain relievers. The ability of acetaminophen to reduce fever comes from its direct action on the hypothalamus in the brain. Unlike ibuprofen, acetaminophen, or paracetemol has no anti-inflammatory properties. Ibuprofen stops pain by inhibiting the release of prostaglandins (hormones) that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Ibuprofen belongs to a class of drugs called NSAIDs, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, also described as a COX 1 and 2
(cyclo-oxygenase) inhibitor. It has a stronger action than acetaminophen, but many people are limited taking Ibuprofen because it can promote bleeding.
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