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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

eShirl

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1. It will ease pain but not inflammation.

Reply to hedgehog (Original post)

Sat Jul 5, 2014, 08:37 AM

Jul 2014

I think it's considered safer for long-term use than NSAIDS. My grandmother took it regularly for a couple decades for her arthritis pain.

Mainly people have to be careful they're not overdosing when taking other medicines that contain acetaminophen, like a lot of OTC cold & flu medicines these days, as well as some prescription painkillers. Always read the label!

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Acetaminophen vs NSAIDS - [View all] hedgehog Jul 2014 OP

It will ease pain but not inflammation. eShirl Jul 2014 #1

I'm a label reader from way back - with all the allergies and asthma hedgehog Jul 2014 #2

Yes, but I've tried to keep the dosage low because my kidneys Warpy Jul 2014 #3

Your question really requires a Dr.'s opinion. dixiegrrrrl Jul 2014 #4