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Does Intake Of Tylenol Help In Reducing Neck And Shoulder Pain?
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Sat, 30 Jan 2016
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Sat, 30 Jan 2016
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Question : .My pcp gave me tylenol 3 is this good for neck and shoulder pain. I'm also using heating pad and icy hot. I have aching on the left side of my neck and shoulder.
Brief Answer:
Yes it is an appropriate choice.
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
Tylenol 3 is a combination of two medications, acetaminophen (paracetamol) in 300mg and codeine 30mg, both pain killers whose effect is stronger when used together than when used alone.
Paracetamol is a pain killer with relatively few side effects, perhaps the most harmless out there and a very safe initial choice.
Codeine is also a painkiller belonging to the opiate group and as such shouldn't be used for long periods as it may lead to physical dependence, but for short periods of a few weeks it is fairly safe. Can cause constipation as the most frequent side effect.
So the answer is yes, Tylenol 3 is a good choice for neck and shoulder pain. If not effective enough anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen can be tried instead (or at times even together when alone do not work). Heating pad is helpful as well.
I remain at your disposal for other questions.
Regards
Yes it is an appropriate choice.
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
Tylenol 3 is a combination of two medications, acetaminophen (paracetamol) in 300mg and codeine 30mg, both pain killers whose effect is stronger when used together than when used alone.
Paracetamol is a pain killer with relatively few side effects, perhaps the most harmless out there and a very safe initial choice.
Codeine is also a painkiller belonging to the opiate group and as such shouldn't be used for long periods as it may lead to physical dependence, but for short periods of a few weeks it is fairly safe. Can cause constipation as the most frequent side effect.
So the answer is yes, Tylenol 3 is a good choice for neck and shoulder pain. If not effective enough anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen can be tried instead (or at times even together when alone do not work). Heating pad is helpful as well.
I remain at your disposal for other questions.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
I took a tylenol 3 at 1:00 p.m. when should I take another. How far apart should I take them.
Brief Answer:
3-4 times a day.
Detailed Answer:
The usage depends on pain, it is used to alleviate the pain while the inflammation gradually subsides, it doesn't alter the evolution.
I usually instruct my patients to start by taking it every 8 hours, but if effect doesn't last long enough I increment it to every 6 hours. Can go much higher up, but usually I add Ibuprofen at that point instead, rarely have prescribed more than 4 tablets a day.
I hope to have been of help.
3-4 times a day.
Detailed Answer:
The usage depends on pain, it is used to alleviate the pain while the inflammation gradually subsides, it doesn't alter the evolution.
I usually instruct my patients to start by taking it every 8 hours, but if effect doesn't last long enough I increment it to every 6 hours. Can go much higher up, but usually I add Ibuprofen at that point instead, rarely have prescribed more than 4 tablets a day.
I hope to have been of help.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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