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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Tinnitus / October 2006Aspirin and Ibuprofen
Hi, If aspirin and ibuprofen (as I understand it) tend to increase tinnitus, what would be a substitute inflamation reducer and pain reliever, maybe tylenol? I understand tylenol does not relieve inflamation but is only a satisfactory pain reliever. Thanks, Dave C. > Hi, > > If aspirin and ibuprofen (as I understand it) tend to increase tinnitus, > what would be a substitute inflamation reducer and pain reliever, maybe > tylenol? I understand tylenol does not relieve inflamation but is only a > satisfactory pain reliever. Aspirin and ibuprofen don't raise T in everyone. I'm very salicylate sensitive, and even when I do get an increase in response to salicylates in foods, it's temporary and tolerable. YMMV. Tylenol does not, as you say, reduce inflammation, and it's very liver toxic. Susan Susan, I'll have to make a note and observations the next time I need to take aspirin or ibuprofen being sure of avoiding other variables. Thanks, regards, Dave C. > x-no-archive: yes > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Susan I have no problem with Ibuprofen. I did have slight problems with A.S.A. when my tinnitus was bad. I do not take Tylenol as I don't find it relieves anything for me. > Susan, > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] >> >> Susan Actually, Tylenol is a very safe drug. My son had a serious medican problem and had to take it for 4 months straight. He is fine now. However, ibuprophen is harder on the kidneys. > x-no-archive: yes > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Susan > Actually, Tylenol is a very safe drug. My son had a serious medican problem > and had to take it for 4 months straight. He is fine now. However, > ibuprophen is harder on the kidneys. Tylenol has been documented as a cause of sudden liver failure even after one week of use in a healthy person at recommended doses. In less drastic cases, lesser damages occur with each dose. The fact that we survive its use doesn't make it a safe drug. The fact that it doesn't reduce inflammation makes it a poor choice in cases where it's present. I think NSAIDS should also be taken as seldom as possible, at the lowest effective dose. Susan > x-no-archive: yes > [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Susan Thanks, Susan and others for the information. Dave C. Top Post Hi Dave, I understand the same thing as you, that ASA (aka Aspirin) irritates tinnitus. ASA is in other drugs too, for example Fiorinal which is still a Rx drug. Acetaminophen in N. America, known as paracetamol in the UK and perhaps elsewhere, (Tylenol is one brand name) is not an non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and will do nothing for inflammation; it *is* a pain reliever. There are two kinds of anti-inflammatory drugs - steroidal and non-steroidal; among the latter is ibuprofen (Advil is one brand name). There are other NSAIDs too. There is a newer class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, among which is Celebrex. Celebrex is a pain reliever and an anti-inflammatory (see link below) which might be the substitute you are looking for, so ask your doc. However, it has received some 'press' recently - go to Google News for latest information. FYI it is not a good thing to take ibuprofen (Advil) acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ASA (Aspirin) together. Certain drugs should not be taken with acetaminophen, unless your doc. knows this and agrees. http://www.ra.com/ra/raStore/cgi-bin/ProdSubEV_Cat_200156_SubCat_200156_NavRoot_ 303_ProdID_200154.htm Try this link if it doesn't work cut and paste on to one line. It discusses Celebrex which I think is still a Rx drug. Hope this helps, Diana > Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Dave C. On 9/29/06 7:58 AM, in article AwaTg.65505$5R2.7422@pd7urf3no, "Cavaliers" <cavaliers@shaw.ca> wrote: > Top Post > [quoted text clipped - 38 lines] >> >> Dave C. Aleve and Naprosyn have anti-inflammatory properties. Taking a baby aspirin for circulation doesn't cause tinnitus. > Taking a baby aspirin for circulation doesn't cause tinnitus. It sure does if you're salicylate sensitive. Even small amounts from food do it to me. 2-3 almonds will. Susan
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