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Is Acetaminophen Recommendable For Scitic And Arthritis Pain?
Hi, Dr. my name is Jesus, i suffer of scitic pain and some arthritis my dr, prescrive ibuprofen, 800mg, and that was working but now he recomend to stop bicause it may affect my kidney or blader end replaced with acetaminophen, this morning I heard on the news, acetaminophen is no so good. I wuld like your opinion. thank you.
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Mon, 20 Jan 2014
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Wed, 22 Jan 2014
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Hi. Welcome to HCM. Your doctor is correct and ibuprofen has some side effects on long term use. Acetaminophen is safest but usually prescribed in mild arthritis pain. If pain is severe u have to switch to other medications after consulting doctor. I suggest u to manage with acetaminophen as long as possible. Regards
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