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What is the difference between Advil, Tylenol and Aleve? More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Alessia Acampora | permalink
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Acetaminophen Brand name: Tylenol Best for: Excellent for pain relief and fever reduction. Commonly used long-term for osteoarthritis, chronic back pain and headaches. Side effects: Very few if...
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For further reading: http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-01-13/news/sc-health-0112-pain-reliever-differen20110113_1_alcohol-warning-chronic-pain-tylenol ^[1]

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Advil vs. Tylenol. Which to Use, and When More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Mike Mounce | permalink
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Advil and Tylenol are each at their best when taken for certain ailments, in part because they work differently in the body and can have different side effects.
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For further reading: http://www.wsj.com/articles/advil-vs-tylenol-which-to-use-and-when-1431364490 ^[2]

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The main differences between Advil, Tylenol, Aleve, and Aspirin summed up in one chart More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Carmine Giuliani | permalink
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Different drugs for different pains.

For further reading: http://www.businessinsider.com/tylenol-vs-advil-vs-aleve-2015-5 ^[3]

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What's the difference between acetaminophen and ibuprofen? | BabyCenter More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Hannah Mc Namara | permalink
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See what our expert says about these two common painkillers, acetaminophen and ibuprofen, and how they'll affect your child.
Tags: acetaminophen, ibuprofen, non-aspirin pain relief, over-the-counter ibuprofen liquids, stomach irritation, liver damage, liquid acetaminophen

For further reading: http://www.babycenter.com/404_whats-the-difference-between-acetaminophen-and-ibuprofen_12376.bc ^[4]

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Easing Chronic Pain With Anti-Inflammatory Drugs More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Matt de Rojas | permalink
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Anti-inflammatory drugs called NSAIDs are commonly used to treat chronic pain. WebMD provides an overview of NSAIDs, including their risks, benefits, and side effects.
Tags: NSAIDs, aspirin, chronic pain, pain pills, anti-inflammatories, anti-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory, ibuprofen, motrin, naproxyn, aleve, advil, acetaminophen, tylenol

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/chronic-pain-11/anti-inflammatory ^[5]

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Who Among Us Knows When to Take Advil vs. Tylenol? More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Kristi Pine | permalink
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There are a lot of things that, much to my embarrassment, I have only learned recently. One thing is that the word “segue” is not “segway.” The other is when to take ibuprofen and when to take acetaminophen. The former is a perfectly acceptable thing to eventually discover; the other is a massive failure of civilization.
Tags: ibuprofen, acetaminophen, advil, tylenol, your life, medicine, segue, Jezebel

For further reading: http://jezebel.com/who-among-us-knows-when-to-take-advil-vs-tylenol-1703674213 ^[6]

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This Chart Shows When You Should Use Ibuprofen vs. Acetaminophen More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Suzette Freeman | permalink
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Not all pain relievers are created equal. Ibuprofen (Advil) and Acetaminophen (Tylenol) have different effects on the body. This handy chart can quickly tell you which one to use for which purposes, and when to avoid them. What's the Difference Between Pain Relievers? Should I Buy Generic? What's the Difference Between Pain Relievers? Should I Buy Generic? What's the Difference Between Pain Relievers? Dear Lifehacker, Every time I go to the pharmacy, I'm confused. What's the difference… Read more Read more
Tags: health, medicine, pain relievers, science, Lifehacker

For further reading: http://lifehacker.com/this-chart-shows-when-you-should-use-ibuprofen-vs-acet-1704147149 ^[7]

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Anti Inflammatory Foods | Aline Pilani More
Published: 8 years, 5 month(s) ago by stiwix | permalink
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Anti-inflammatory foods and anti-aging nutrients, spices and foods. There are some many teas, spices and herbs that have powerful compounds..

For further reading: https://alinepilani.com/anti-inflammatory-foods/ ^[8]

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1. http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-01-13/news/sc-health-0112-pain-reliever-differen20110113_1_alcohol-warning-chronic-pain-tylenol

2. http://www.wsj.com/articles/advil-vs-tylenol-which-to-use-and-when-1431364490

3. http://www.businessinsider.com/tylenol-vs-advil-vs-aleve-2015-5

4. http://www.babycenter.com/404_whats-the-difference-between-acetaminophen-and-ibuprofen_12376.bc

5. http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/chronic-pain-11/anti-inflammatory

6. http://jezebel.com/who-among-us-knows-when-to-take-advil-vs-tylenol-1703674213

7. http://lifehacker.com/this-chart-shows-when-you-should-use-ibuprofen-vs-acet-1704147149

8. https://alinepilani.com/anti-inflammatory-foods/