I take 2 Tylenol 500mg 3 xs a day (8am, 5pm, & 11pm/12am), and recently added Advil 200mg(3pm & 9pm). Is this okay for someone with a lot of shoulder pain and level 3 kidney disease?
What times can I safely take OTC Tylenol and Advil?
Question posted by hbears2002 on 19 Aug 2023
Last updated on 19 August 2023
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Advil (ibuprofen)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had:
heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or if you smoke;
a heart attack, stroke, or blood clot;
stomach ulcers or bleeding;
liver or "kidney disease;"
asthma; or
if you take aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke.
Source: https://www.drugs.com/advil.html
Tylenol (acetaminophen), does not have warnings as Advil (ibuprofen, regarding kidney disease).
Important info: https://www.drugs.com/tylenol.html
These two medications do not interact:
https://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=11-12,1310-782
Although you are taking OTC meds, as you have read they do have potential side effects, risks and warnings, do not self medicate.
I suggest you see a DR. when you are able to (sooner than later) and have him/her prescribe a safe an effective pain medication given your kidney disease.
Click on the link to access a list of medications for Osteoarthritis with user reviews:
https://www.drugs.com/condition/osteoarthritis.html
This is why you should seek for professional medical guidance/treatment, if you haven't already done so.
For a medication (osteoarthritis) that doesn't interfere/interact with your kidney disease.
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