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Posted by Ann-OH (Member # 2020) on :
 
I have been sick since last Friday. Probably passed a small kidney stone. Had a raging UTI infection. My doctor put me on macrobid, which I have used before with success.

However

Ibuprophen which I take three times a day for joint pain, doesn't seem to control fever. The highest I measured was 101.9, and it goes up and down.

Tylenol is as effective as plain water for any joint pain for me, but I was just wondering...
since it has a rep. for bringing down fever, can I take it [or aspirin] and still take ibuprophen?

I think I am getting better, but am really wiped out! [considered the frequent urination involved in this illness and decided I should say "pun intended"]

Thanks,
Ann - OH
 

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Posted by lymemomtooo (Member # 5396) on :
 
Ann, I do not know. My guess would be no..And I think a Dr or pharmacist has said this before..Just be careful..

Can you drink more fluids? I would also call the Dr..

Good luck..
 

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Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
 
Ann, so sorry you have been so sick!

I'm not a MD. At the ER last week, the MD recommended IBUPROFEN for my chest wall pain and emphasized, "DO NOT TAKE BABY ASPIRIN AS LONG AS I TAKE IBUPROFEN ... NOT TO TAKE BOTH TOGETHER; SEPARATE ONLY!"

So since aspirin is along the same as tylenol, my NON-MD opinion is also NO! don't take both together! TOO DANGEROUS. Bettyg
 

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Posted by sizzled (Member # 1357) on :
 
Instead of Tylenol have you tried ginger ale?

Ginger ale has been known to help bring down fever.

Hope this helps!
 

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Posted by Ann-OH (Member # 2020) on :
 
Thanks, everybody.
Have I been drinking water,and cranberry juice, and iced tea, and hot tea?

My tonsils are floating!

The fever is down a lot. Highest today was 99.2.
I will check with my doc tomorrow and will not take aspirin or tylenol.

Ann - OH
 

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Posted by kelmo (Member # 8797) on :
 
When I have been very sick with pneumonia or the flu, I was allowed to have ibuprofen and tylenol because they work separately.

You can call a pharmacist and clarify. Just don't take ibuprofen with any other anti-inflammatory.
 

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Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
 
Does anyone near you sell Xango? Works great for pain AND for fever.

I'm sorry you're so miserable. That's a lousy problem you have there.

Hope you feel better soon!!!
 

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Posted by pattilynn (Member # 8065) on :
 
Yes Ann you can take both. This is the way we recommend it for people with temps. Alternate them. This way you are getting a medication for the fever every 4 four hours. It works very well.

Example:

Ibuprofen 8am
Tylenol 12 noon
Ibuprofen 4 pm
Tylenol 8 pm
Ibuprofen midnight
Tylenol 4am.

Hope this helps

Patti
 

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Posted by julier (Member # 9527) on :
 
My daughter was also told she could take both (even at the same time) to control pain. It didn't work in her case, but it was allowed.
 

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Posted by Ann-OH (Member # 2020) on :
 
My fever seems to be down today. I am still very tired, but feel like I am on the way to feeling better.

Next time I will try the alternating method recommended by Patti.

Thanks for all the good info.

Hugs,
Ann
 

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Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
 
Glad to hear you're better!!
 

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Posted by AP (Member # 8430) on :
 

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Originally posted by bettyg:

"DO NOT TAKE BABY ASPIRIN AS LONG AS I TAKE IBUPROFEN ... NOT TO TAKE BOTH TOGETHER; SEPARATE ONLY!"

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