Jun 07 2008
What is Acetaminophen?
Acetaminophen, or APAP, is the drug behind the popular brand Tylenol. It is just as effective as NSAIDs are for pain relief, but they do not have the ability to bring down inflammation. They do have a few side effects, but is generally well tolerated in most individuals.
Examples of Acetaminophen Brands:
Tylenol
Feverall
Tempra
Aspirin Free Anacin
Dosages of Acetaminophen:
Most adults should be given the dose of a gram. This means two extra strength 500mg tablets, or three regular strength 325mg tablets. Pay special attention that you are not double dosing, as some of the popular cough and cold formulas add acetaminophen to their mix and this will still count toward your daily allowance of the drug.
Sometimes acetaminophen is added to opiods to provide better pain relief.
I take so much tylenol! It really does the trick sometimes.
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I try not to use anything unless it is absolutely necessary. I do use Tylenol when I have to though. I have found out that Tylenol and Vicoden do about the same for me.
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Hmm… double dosing. I have been known to do that a time or two. Except my doctor actually told me it is okay, since the hospital gives you much more for certain pain.
I don’t do it often, but I have done it. Thanks for sharing this info. I didn’t know much of that.
I prefer Tylenol (or acetaminophen in the generic form).