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Will Taking A Higher Quantity Of Tylenol Be As Effective As Taking Advil?

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Posted on Mon, 21 Aug 2023
Question: I m 70..... I have a torn medial meniscus and arthritis in my left knee. I tore it 2 months ago. I also take Eliquis blood thinner and an anti arrythmia drug. I have been taking ibuprophen (Advil)for knee pain but my orthopedist said take a total of 6 Tylenol instead ( spread out over a 24 hour period) because of stomach issues and possible bleeding... due to Advil....?Will taking that many tylenol be as effective as taking Advil??? I need pain relief that doesnt increase risk of bleeding. Please give me your opinion.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Tylenol will help you.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Tylenol is an effective pain killer and if taken regularly every four hours will give you proper relief.

Tylenol is not associated with the side effect of bleeding. Advil increases the tendency to bleed. While having a blood thinner taking Advil can be risky. For a torn meniscus, complete rest is the best way to decrease pain and to hasten healing.

I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.

Wishing you good health.

Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
Orthopedic Surgeon
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (37 minutes later)
Can I ask a follow up?
Is ice or heat better for torn meniscus pain?
Is Voltaren or any other pain relief... maybe Tramadol... good for this?
I take care of my
Mom and dont want surgery . I'm taking PHysical therapy next week
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (43 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You are welcome for any follow up.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Ice is better in fresh case and hot fomentation is better in old cases.

No use of any massage ointment,Tramadol is better.

Good luck. Hope my answer is helpful.

Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
Orthopedic Surgeon
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Will Taking A Higher Quantity Of Tylenol Be As Effective As Taking Advil?

Brief Answer: Tylenol will help you. Detailed Answer: Hello, Tylenol is an effective pain killer and if taken regularly every four hours will give you proper relief. Tylenol is not associated with the side effect of bleeding. Advil increases the tendency to bleed. While having a blood thinner taking Advil can be risky. For a torn meniscus, complete rest is the best way to decrease pain and to hasten healing. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal Orthopedic Surgeon