Saturday, February 6, 2010

What is the differences Between Aspirin, Tylenol and Advil. Which is safer and better?

What is the differences Between Aspirin, Tylenol and Advil. Which is safer and better?

Aspirin
Aspirin is a pain-relief drug that is able to do several things other than relieve pain. First of all, it is an anti-inflammatory which means that it reduces swelling and inflammation in the body. This helps to cause reduction of pain when the pain is due to inflammation. Additionally, aspirin is an anti-clotting drug which means that it’s good for people who are at high risk of heart problems related to blood clotting but could be dangerous for people who already have thin blood.

Aspirin is generally considered to be the best pain relief drug for people who need to reduce their fever and get rid of aches and pains in the body particularly those that are due to inflammation. However it is considered to be the pain relief drug with some of the highest risks for long-term use (risks including stomach ulcers). At the same time, it is considered a good long-term drug for people who are trying to lower their risk of heart problems. So Aspirin is a powerful over the counter pain relief pill that may be great for some people and bad for others.

Main benefits of aspirin:
• Relief of minor aches and pains

• Reduction of fever

• Anti-inflammatory

• Anti-clotting

Main negative side effects of aspirin:
• Gastrointestinal ulcers

• Bleeding in the stomach


Tylenol
Tylenol is a brand name that people commonly refer to when they are talking about pain relievers with the main ingredient of acetaminophen. Tylenol is generally considered to be a good pain relief option for people who have muscles aches and pain but is primarily designed for people who want to get pain relief for headaches. The drug is considered to have very few side effects. However, long-term use of Tylenol or use of Tylenol while drinking alcohol can be high-risk for side effects and may even be fatal.

Main benefits of Tylenol:
• Relief of muscle aches and joint pain

• Relief for headaches

• Reduction of fever

Main negative side effects of Tylenol:
• Kidney, liver and organ damage

• Negative interactions when taken with alcohol



Advil
Advil is a common name brand for the drug that is based on ibuprofen. This drug is also good for relief of body pain and fever. However, it is milder than the other two drugs. This is good for people who are looking for a low risk of side effects but bad for people who are suffering from serious pain since the positive effects of Advil don’t last as long as those of Aspirin or Tylenol. The one thing that Advil seems much better at treating than the other two drugs are is the reduction of pain associated with menstrual cramps.

Main benefits of Advil:
• Relief of body pain especially arthritis pain

• Reduction of fever

• Anti-clotting

• Relief of pain associated with menstrual cramps

Main negative side effects of Advil:
• Nausea and dizziness

• Gastrointestinal bleeding

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