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The increased risk associated with taking two NSAIDs is significant. A study published in the European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology concluded that the risk of severe drug reactions causing injury to the liver and acute renal failure was 6 to 7 times higher in reported cases of simultaneous use of two NSAIDs. Don't let that happen to you. Use NSAIDs safely and appropriately. If you already take a prescription NSAID, check with your doctor before taking over-the-counter medications too."
Taking just one can cause gastrointestinal issues. Stomach ulcers, things like that. From the above webpage it states also injury to the liver and acute renal failure, which I imagine are not good things.
I think most patients don't really realize that Ibuprofen is in the same class of drug as the prescription NSAIDS that they are prescribed.
There are several over the counter NSAIDS as well as prescription. This is why when people are talking to their drs about what medications they take, it is very important to include OTC.
The answer to why not is that it is bad for your health to do that!
In modern medicine, its ok to combine ibupropen with tylenol. They work thru different chemical pathways. It used to be that you would never, ever do this, but studies have shown it can work for pain that is not resolved with just one drug.
I take them together when I experience great pain. I can go days, weeks without needing any. As long as you take them in moderation and don't exceed recommended dosage you should be fine. Those that experience stomach issues most likely are taking it 24/7/30+.
Why not take the ibuprofen? What harm can ibuprofen do? As far as I've been able to find out, it's safer than aspirin, and a lot safer than acetaminophen.
What harm can ibuprofen do? GI bleeds that can be fatal, renai damage and cardiovascular risks to boot...
ALL medications have risks, ibuprofen is no "safer" than acetaminophen just different risks...
That being said taken at recommended doses in individuals that don't have risk factors or other medications that might preclude their use, there is nothing wrong with alternating doses of ibuprofen and tylenol short term.
When my kids were little, the pediatrician would have me give them Tylenol, then 2 hours later, Motrin, 2 hours later, Tylenol....so on and so forth. That was 20 years ago, so I don't know what they say now.
Same thing still - my daughter pedi and an out of twon one (we were on vacation when she got sick) recommended alternating.
I recently fractured 2 ribs, when eventually hubby dragged me to the doctors I was prescribed 600mg Ibrupofen and Tylenol #3 (which is tylenol and coedine). I questioned taking both and was told they both work differently and its perfectly acceptible to take them together
I was taking aspirin and ibuprophine. Had gastric bypass surgery some years prior. Woke up with a perforated ulcer. ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING. In 5 hours I was in surgery. Now have to take an acid reducer and will the rest of my life, with NSAIDs absolutely prohibited in any significant amounts. Just be aware that aspirins and NSAIDs can cause ulcers and you won't have any warning when they hit.
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