Is There A Good Explanation Of Why For Common Aches And Discomfort I Do Much Better With Ibuprofen

Posted on Thu, 12 Nov 2020

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Question : Hello. Is there a good explanation of why for common aches and discomfort I do much better with ibuprofen than with acetaminophen? I have wondered about this for a long time. Thank you

Answered by Dr. Diwashish Biswas (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ibuprofen is more potent analgesic

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question, I understand your concern.
Actually acetaminophen is mainly antipyretic and little effect of analgesia.
While Ibuprofen is more important analgesic than acetaminophen.
I hope your query is clear now.
Thanks and regards
Dr Diwashish biswas

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Follow up: Dr. Diwashish Biswas (1 hour later)

Acetaminophen is always described for fever AND also for things like headache and other pain. That seems strange if it isn't an analgesic. Is it incorrect?

Answered by Dr. Diwashish Biswas (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Acetaminophen is mainly prescribed for fever and mild paim

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question, I understand your concern.
I think you did not read my comment properly, I said it is mainly antipyretic and very less effective in analgesia, that is why acetaminophen is mainly prescribed for fever and mild pain and not for severe pain.
There are some conditions, when acetaminophen is prescribed for pain and that type of pain is usually very mild or due to hyperthermia.
For severe pain doctors prescribe NSAIDs and not acetaminophen.
I hope your query is clear now.
Thanks and regards
Dr Diwashish biswas

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D