Acetaminophen for Pain User Reviews (Page 2)
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Reviews for Acetaminophen
- Bro...
- August 22, 2016
Acetaminophen "I started taking Tylenol Extra Strength for pain after a deep puncture wound requiring skin glue. It's powerful stuff, so I never took more than 1,000 milligrams (2 pills) at a time. The max daily dose is 4,000 milligrams, but I never needed that much; about half of that does the trick for me. I haven't had any negative side effects, but I worry I may become dependent on it if I don't taper off soon. I've read what it can do to a person's liver..."
- Gre...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 22, 2016
Acetaminophen "Although I have a side effect of dry mouth and mild dizziness, it takes away the pain as it should. The dry mouth appears when taking 4 or more in a 12-hour period. Whereas the dizziness is more immediate, 1 hour after ingestion but dissipates in 1 to 2 hours after ingestion."
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- Ded...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- November 15, 2017
"It cannot be overstated how dangerous this medication is. Over 100 teens die yearly in the USA alone from an acetaminophen overdose. I believe personal experience is illustrative and common, so I'll share. The child was not truly trying to harm herself, as with most, they don't think it can harm them, their desire is to regain control. They may vomit. Regardless, they wake the next morning feeling embarrassed but fine, unaware their liver is dying inside them. By the time they realize they are sick, nothing can be done. Please educate your children on the dangers of this liver-killing poison! Never exceed the recommended dosage, I never go above 3 doses daily, and never mix with alcohol! I also avoid APAP meds, 5 mg oxycodone, not Percocet, etc."
- cvd...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- May 6, 2025
Acetaminophen "Tylenol Arthritis pain has helped me with pain more than ibuprofen has. It also lasts 8 hours. It has always worked better for me than ibuprofen. I haven't had any side effects at all. The pain relief lasts and doesn't wear off as quickly as regular Tylenol."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Anonymous
- September 22, 2011
Acetaminophen "It works decently, but it's not strong enough for my back pain."
- Yas...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- November 26, 2018
Acetaminophen "I had a headache, and it didn't help me one tiny bit, it just made my headache 100 times worse."
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- Bru...
- May 10, 2017
Acetaminophen "If I take one 8-hour pill before getting up in about a half hour, I am good to go for the whole day. I have osteoarthritis."
- Lex...
- March 19, 2023
Acetaminophen "Does not help with tooth pain, took three Tylenol Extra Strength."
- cap...
- October 25, 2013
Acetaminophen "Much less effective than aspirin or other NSAIDs, does nothing for me for headaches or arthritis."
- Dyl...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- March 15, 2015
Acetaminophen "I would take two 500 mg pills once a day. I used it for occasional toothaches because of my braces. It helped a lot. A lot better than ibuprofen or naproxen actually."
- be2...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- August 15, 2015
Acetaminophen "For migraines, Tylenol works better than ibuprofen for me."
- Suc...
- January 12, 2019
Acetaminophen "Does not work. Made me more ill than I am."
- Par...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 19, 2015
Acetaminophen "Paracetamol has no pain-relief effect on me whatsoever."
- Dav...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 15, 2022
Acetaminophen "I was excited to try this product, but it had no effect in reducing my pain. Ibuprofen works much better, in my opinion."
- Kka...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 15, 2018
"Doesn't do anything for real pain. Back pain, arthritis, etc. Aged 89."
- Anonymous
- August 14, 2017
Acetaminophen "This helped me through the day like no other OTC medicine."
- Tyl...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 26, 2022
Acetaminophen "Does not help pain caused by inflammation. Helps mild aches or mild headache."
- Mod...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- August 25, 2021
Acetaminophen "For me, it's very good for pain and headache. Works in 30 minutes with everything getting better."
- Joh...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- December 14, 2013
Acetaminophen "Helps lower my blood sugar. I take 500 mg a day. I live in the UK."
- Anonymous
- March 4, 2008
Acetaminophen "I only have to use 2 Tylenol 8 pills every morning to keep my arthritic back pain in check."
- la2...
- October 13, 2009
Acetaminophen "Best pain killer ever known."
- Anonymous
- June 18, 2010
Acetaminophen "The best over-the-counter pain reliever I've ever found."
- Ace...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- April 4, 2022
Acetaminophen "Tylenol does absolutely nothing for my headache. Useless product. I’m still in pain and really mad about it too."
- poo...
- March 16, 2010
Acetaminophen "It's a good painkiller."
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"I am unable to take NSAIDs, so when I have severe headaches/migraines and body pains, I take Tylenol (or a generic acetaminophen, they act the same for me). I have done so since I was a kid, and I have always been careful to follow the dosage directions. My main issue has always been how long it takes to kick in, regardless of the brand. If I'm lucky, my pain will start to go away after half an hour. Usually, it will take at least an hour to start working, and in worst cases, it will take two or more hours. The pain does go away, but with the side effect of feeling 'out of it'-foggy and a little clumsier, like I'm only 2/3 there. But I would much prefer to feel that than having the severe pain. I've learned to take it when I can feel a mild headache getting worse, so that by the time it hits severe, the medicine will have kicked in. It's best to take with food because, on an empty stomach, there will be some bad nausea right after."