Can you take acetaminophen and ibuprofen together?

I agree with the advice of not taking medical advice from strangers on the internet, we are not doctors or specialists. However, I can tell you of my own experience. I was suffering from extreme lower back pain that was preventing me from sleeping at night. I used OXYCODONE, which is a narcotic prescription pain killer. It works wonders and the pain disappears magically. But it's got some serious side-effects, first of which is serious constipation, and then it is habit-forming and can lead to addiction to it.
So I experimented with a combination of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen.
Again, both have bad side effects. In large doses, Acetaminophen can cause liver damage, and Ibuprofen can cause stomach bleeding (happened to me before when I was taking 800 to 1000 Mg of it 3 - 4 times a day).
I finally tried the following combination:
a Severe cold/Flu soluble drink that contains 650mg of Acetaminophen, with 2 pills of 200mg Ibuprophen.
This worked like magic for me and had the same effect as OxyCodone. Took this combination only once a day, so as to make sure I am not overdosing.

I do this whenever I need to and actually started doing so when I had a toothached and was directed to take them both by my dentist if my pain got really bad. It did so I did. Had to do this for two weeks straight till I could get in to see a dentist. The exposed nerve actually died before I got in to see the dentist but it was certainly a life saver. About three weeks ago, I had to do the same thing for an inflamed nerve in a different tooth. Only had to do it for about three days but again, boy-oh-boy I'm glad I knew I could take them together. Oh, and have diabetes and take other medications that could cause liver damage and so my liver is checked regularly and at every check up it's just fine.

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^Absolutely. The dosage of vicoprofen I'm on isn't high, but it is the reason I can walk. And it took a very long time and a lot of exhaustion from sheer, never-ending pain before I found a doctor who knows how debilitating chronic pain is and doesn't look at all her patients as addicts waiting to happen. My personal experience has made me far less tolerant of people who do use opiates to "party" and become addicts. Their "fun" is causing many chronic pain sufferers to go without anything really effective to function well on a day-to-day basis.

Just saw this as the first reply and had to comment.  Do you really think the Tylenol website would recommend for you to take Advil?  Yeah, right.  Now I have also heard other people comment that doctors have told them this also.  Doctors often read the same kind of stuff that we do.  My doctor, a pulmonologist and internist, advised me that there is no problem with taking one of each instead of two of either, even long-term.  I am now searching instead of taking a strangers word on the net.  Good advice.

I know a couple of PA's (physician assistant) that workout at my gym and I asked one of them the other day about NSAID dosages etc. because I have arthritis in my AC joint and it always bothers me on chest days. He told me that I can safely take the maximum dosage of both drugs (tylenol and motrin) together without any problems as long as I don't make it an all-the-time ordeal and I make sure to take them with food to prevent a possible stomach ulcer. He said the maximum dosages for both was 1000mg of tylenol and 800mg of motrin. He told me that he did it all the time and it shouldn't harm me or cause any kidney or liver problems. Ever since then, I take those dosages together only on Mondays about an hour before my chest workout and my pain is decreased almost exponentially. It's great! And I haven't seen any harmful side effects to the present date. As far as taking that much dosage on a regular basis, that I'm not sure of. I would definitely ask a doctor first, if you need pain relief on a 24 hour basis. I'm just giving my experience for a once-a-week pain fix. 

PS. I also drink plenty of water, whether that's relevant or not. 

ibuprofen is much more dangerous then tylenol

ibuprofen is much more dangerous

Advil and Tylenol are both processed differently in the body. It's why both can safely be taken together.

There are no additional potential problems. It is actually safer and better pain relief taking 1 of each rather than 2 of either.

I don't know about infants, but using an equal mg combination of the 2 have helped me recover quickly and completely from migraines. My insurance doesn't cover the medication for migraines itself.

Manufacturers always air on the side of not getting used. Only if directed by your doctor means you can. Granted, over the counter meds are dangerous for a variety of reasons. But taking acetaminophen and ibuprofen together is ok. The hospital told me to give my 6 year daughter both when she had strep throat. Just don't do it regularly and only take the minimum of each when taking together. Yes, you shouldn't just take a strangers word for it, but you should also take time to research it, which means gathering more info then just the manufacturers recommendation.

Excellent advice. Also if your not sure as to how to take medication please call your Pharmacist they are schooled in these matters and I have found are more informed than your MD about medications. I have never found a Pharmacist that minded when I called to ask about medications of any kind, as a matter of fact it seemed to make their day that someone recognised and respected their expertise in matters of medication.

My Pharmacist told me to alternate Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen (Tylenol ) 2 hours apart. Take one and if that doesn't, work then in two hours take one of the other, but it is best to always call your MD, Hospital or your Pharmacist for advice NEVER take the advice of a person you don't know. Especially where your children's safety is involved

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Ab abusu ad usum non valet consequentia

Loosely translated, "The consequences of abuse do not apply to general use."

This drug works by reducing body production of prostaglandins, which are substances involved in inflammation and pain.Acetaminophen reduces fever, aches and body pains like ibuprofen although it does not reduce inflammation.