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WHO recommends acetaminophen instead of ibuprofen - magnus - 03-17-2020
Today, a WHO spokesman recommended to use acetaminophen instead of ibuprofen after being asked about the French Health Minister's warning against ibuprofen.
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/avoid-self-medication-with-ibuprofen-against-covid-19-symptoms-who
This was touched upon in the now closed thread.
Edit: spelling
RE: WHO recommends acetaminophen instead of ibuprofen - cardcrimson - 03-17-2020
(03-17-2020, 08:36 PM)magnus Wrote: Today, a WHO spokesman recommended to use acetaminophen instead of ibuprofen after beginning asked about the French Health Minister's warning against ibuprofen.
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/avoid-self-medication-with-ibuprofen-against-covid-19-symptoms-who
This was touched upon in the now closed thread.
Bummer. Ibuprofen was my go to choice for pain. Allergic to naproxen. Thank heaven I've got a ton of hydrocodone / acetaminophen in the medicine cabinet that I've never used.
RE: WHO recommends acetaminophen instead of ibuprofen - 82 Card - 03-17-2020
Careful with the acetaminophen. It's my understanding that acetaminophen reaches toxicity rather quickly if you take more than the recommended dose. You cannot take as many pills as you may be used to if you are a heavy user of ibuprofen.
RE: WHO recommends acetaminophen instead of ibuprofen - akiddoc - 03-17-2020
(03-17-2020, 10:45 PM)82 Card Wrote: Careful with the acetaminophen. It's my understanding that acetaminophen reaches toxicity rather quickly if you take more than the recommended dose. You cannot take as many pills as you may be used to if you are a heavy user of ibuprofen.
There are no known interactions between ibuprofen and acetaminophen. They are metabolized differently. Ibuprofen is excreted by the kidneys and has only brief interaction with the liver, while acetaminophen is toxic to the liver in overdose or in those with severe liver disease.
Ibuprofen and Tylenol are often given together for pain or fever control.
RE: WHO recommends acetaminophen instead of ibuprofen - CompSci87 - 03-18-2020
(03-17-2020, 11:07 PM)akiddoc Wrote:(03-17-2020, 10:45 PM)82 Card Wrote: Careful with the acetaminophen. It's my understanding that acetaminophen reaches toxicity rather quickly if you take more than the recommended dose. You cannot take as many pills as you may be used to if you are a heavy user of ibuprofen.
There are no known interactions between ibuprofen and acetaminophen. They are metabolized differently. Ibuprofen is excreted by the kidneys and has only brief interaction with the liver, while acetaminophen is toxic to the liver in overdose or in those with severe liver disease.
Ibuprofen and Tylenol are often given together for pain or fever control.
I've used them together instead of taking hydrocodone or another opiate. It's a good possibility to know about.
But I think 82 was talking about switching from Ibuprofen to Tylenol, not using them together. If one does that, it's best to beware of the differences.
RE: WHO recommends acetaminophen instead of ibuprofen - 82 Card - 03-18-2020
Yes. I was talking about switching. I was concerned about someone trying with acetaminophen doses they may have gotten away with using ibuprofen.
I agree that, for a few days, a mixture of ibuprofen and acetaminophen is extremely effective. Years ago that's all they gave me for after a root canal. I believe the dose was 2 Tylenol and 3 Advil. Surprisingly effective. Check with your doctor. I am not a doctor. I'm only relaying my personal experience under professional supervision.
RE: WHO recommends acetaminophen instead of ibuprofen - Spiny_Norman - 03-18-2020
This recommendation is unproven yet - https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2020-03-18/theres-no-good-reason-to-avoid-ibuprofen-if-you-are-infected-with-the-coronavirus
RE: WHO recommends acetaminophen instead of ibuprofen - magnus - 03-18-2020
(03-18-2020, 11:05 AM)Spiny_Norman Wrote: This recommendation is unproven yet - https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2020-03-18/theres-no-good-reason-to-avoid-ibuprofen-if-you-are-infected-with-the-coronavirusWHO is indeed still looking into this, but I assume their recommendation at this point is more of a just in case it's true, sort of thing.