How much aspirin and acetaminophen can I take together?

Adults and teenagers—The usual dose is 2 tablets (250 mg acetaminophen, and 250 mg of aspirin, and 65 mg of caffeine in combination) every six hours as necessary for relief from migraine headaches. Do not take for relief of migraine headache for more than two days, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
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Can I take 2 aspirin and 2 Tylenol together?

No interactions were found between aspirin and Tylenol. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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Can you take 81 mg aspirin and Tylenol together?

Interactions between your drugs

No interactions were found between Aspirin Low Strength and Tylenol Extra Strength. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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Is it OK to mix aspirin and acetaminophen?

If you need additional pain relief, you can combine aspirin, naproxen, or ibuprofen with acetaminophen. However, do not take aspirin, naproxen, or ibuprofen within 8-12 hours of each other.
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Can I take 2 81 mg aspirin?

Low doses of aspirin — such as 75 to 100 milligrams (mg), but most commonly 81 mg —can be effective at preventing heart attack or stroke. Health care providers usually prescribe a daily dose between 75 mg and 325 mg (a regular-strength tablet).
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What pain reliever can I take with aspirin?

Taking aspirin and other painkillers

It's safe to take aspirin as a painkiller with paracetamol or codeine. But do not take aspirin with ibuprofen or naproxen without talking to a doctor. Aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen belong to the same group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
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How much ibuprofen and acetaminophen can I take together?

“The usual safe doses for ibuprofen is up to [a maximum of] 800 mg per dose every eight hours and acetaminophen 650 mg every six hours if taken together, assuming normal kidney and liver functions,” according to Dr. Massachi.
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How many 81mg aspirin can I take for pain?

drink a full glass of water with each dose - adults and children 12 years and over: take 4 to 8 tablets every 4 hours not to exceed 48 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor - children under ...
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Is 81 mg aspirin the same as baby aspirin?

A single pill of baby aspirin contains 81 milligrams of aspirin. That's about a quarter of the 325-milligram dose in an adult aspirin pill.
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Does aspirin thin blood immediately?

That's because aspirin has a long-lasting effect on platelets, helping thin the blood for days after it is taken, he said. "That's why, prior to surgery, patients are told to hold off on aspirin for five to seven days, and why it continues to thin your blood even when you miss a dose," Fonarow said.
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What is the best time to take aspirin 81 mg?

There is a body of research that suggests the majority of heart attacks occur in the morning. So taking aspirin before bedtime may be the better bet as it allows time for the medication to thin the blood, which reduces the risk of heart attack.
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Can you take 2 ibuprofen and 2 Tylenol at the same time?

You can take ibuprofen and acetaminophen at the same time. Just make sure to not take more than the recommended dose. Some people experience some stomach or abdominal pain when taking the two medications together. In this case, it's better to alternate when you take each medication.
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Can I take 800 mg ibuprofen with 500mg Tylenol?

Yes, you can safely take acetaminophen and ibuprofen together. This may surprise you, though: Taking these two medications together works better to relieve pain than taking them separately.
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Whats stronger acetaminophen or ibuprofen?

Ibuprofen is more effective than acetaminophen for treating inflammation and chronic pain conditions.
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Can you take 81 mg aspirin and ibuprofen together?

Doctors advise that people avoid using ibuprofen and aspirin together, as it increases the likelihood of side effects. This is because both drugs are from the same family of medicines known as NSAIDs.
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How many 75mg aspirin can I take for a headache?

For headache pain, the recommended adult dose of aspirin is 325 to 650 mg every three to four hours as needed, up to six times per day.
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Can I take 1000 mg Tylenol and 600 mg ibuprofen?

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Yes, it is safe to take ibuprofen (Advil) and acetaminophen (Tylenol) together if you need to for extra pain relief, such as for a dental extraction. Taking ibuprofen and acetaminophen together works better to relieve pain than taking ibuprofen and acetaminophen separately.
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Can I take 1000 mg acetaminophen and 600 mg ibuprofen?

Taking both together together

Taking acetaminophen and ibuprofen together can cause the same side effects people may experience by taking one or the other. There are currently no reports of negative side effects from combining both acetaminophen and ibuprofen within safe doses.
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Can I take extra strength Tylenol with high blood pressure?

Can I take TYLENOL® if I have high blood pressure? Pain relievers may affect your blood pressure. TYLENOL® is the #1 doctor recommended pain relief brand for those with high blood pressure.
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Can I take two 800 mg ibuprofen at once?

An ibuprofen overdose can damage your stomach or intestines.

The maximum amount of ibuprofen for adults is 800 milligrams per dose or 3200 mg per day (4 maximum doses). A child's dose of ibuprofen is based on the age and weight of the child.
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How long after taking 800 mg ibuprofen can I take Tylenol?

It's generally safe to combine them as follows: Take ibuprofen and Tylenol together every 4 to 6 hours. Take ibuprofen and Tylenol alternating every 2 to 3 hours depending on the dose.
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How many mg of acetaminophen is safe?

The maximum daily dose for a healthy adult who weighs at least 150 pounds is 4,000 milligrams (mg). However, in some people, taking the maximum daily dose for extended periods can seriously damage the liver. It's best to take the lowest dose necessary and stay closer to 3,000 mg per day as your maximum dose.
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Can you lay down after taking aspirin?

Drink a full glass of water (8 ounces/240 milliliters) with it unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Do not lie down for at least 10 minutes after you have taken this drug. If stomach upset occurs while you are taking this medication, you may take it with food or milk. Swallow enteric-coated tablets whole.
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Does 81mg aspirin thin blood?

Low-dose aspirin or baby aspirin (81 to 100 milligrams) has been used as a safe and cheap way to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots. Aspirin does this by thinning out the blood and preventing blood clots from forming, which may block arteries.
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