I Take Advil And Tylenol Daily For Tension/cervogenic Headaches .

Posted on Tue, 5 Jan 2021

Question: I take Advil and Tylenol daily for tension/cervogenic headaches. Are these safe to take like this?

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Tylenol is a safer option

Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
I have gone through your question...

I understand your concerns but Tylenol is safer in long term use than Advil as long term use of advil can cause liver or kidney damage, gastric ulcer and may increase the risk of heart attacks..

I hope you find this helpful

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. salah saad shoman (2 hours later)

I thought I read tylenol acetaminophen is worse on your liver. What is the XXXXXXX recommendation daily dose of Tylenol without causing to much damage

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Maximum 4000 mg daily

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, hello again.. The maximum daily dose is 4000 mg daily.. But I would recommend that you stay between 1000-2000 mg daily for long term use. I hope you find this helpful..

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T