All over-the-counter pain medications must be avoided after a concussion. False. Medications that increase the risk of bleeding such as ibuprofen (Advil) and naproxen (Aleve) should be avoided within the first day after a concussion, but acetaminophen (Tylenol) is safe to take after a concussion. Opioid medications should be avoided.
In the first 48 hours of a concussion, it's safe to take Tylenol (acetaminophen) if you need pain relief. Ibuprofen and Aleve (naproxen sodium)
AVOID medications like ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), naproxen (Aleve) Acetaminophen (Tylenol) can be tried but often won't take away a concussion headache.
Concussion: A concussion is a mild injury to the brain Pain medicines. Give acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil), as needed for pain relief.
ibuprofen, and stick to acetaminophen. Concussion self-care. It's important to give yourself the time to properly heal from a concussion. Don
Concussion symptoms and post-concussion syndrome symptoms can be treated with medications (though medications don't treat the concussion itself). In general, in the weeks following a concussion, the only medicines advised will be over-the-counter acetaminophen for headache and pain, and Dramamine to help relieve nausea or dizziness.
ibuprofen, and stick to acetaminophen. Concussion self-care. It's important to give yourself the time to properly heal from a concussion. Don
Avoid anything that will thin the blood such as ibuprofen, and stick to acetaminophen. Concussion self-care It's important to give yourself the time to properly heal from a concussion.
Involves neurology, Yale concussion program, sports-related concussion program Acetaminophen may be taken to relieve headache, and other medications may be
OK, big problem: Never, ever, ever take Advil and Tylenol together! Ever! Tylenol is Acetaminophen, it's a blood thinner. Advil is Ibuprofen, it's an anti-inflammatory that will also irritate your stomach lining. So between the two, you'll end up with a bleeding ulcer. I think the standard recommendation is to separate them by at least twelve hours, though I just stick to one. So unless you're TRYING to mess Hayley up even worse than she already is (bruised, battered, hung over), PLEASE stick to one or the other.
PS: Yes, this is a pet peeve. Yes, I've personally had a problem with both drugs. Google it if you don't believe me.