ibuprofen and acetaminophen combo helps?

Posted by 1995victoria @1995victoria, Jan 8 9:35am

While my doctor doesn't want me to take NSAIDS, he said maybe occasionally it would be ok. Acetaminophen maybe helps maybe 10%, I always used to use aspirin before doctor said no, so wondering if a combo medication would work occasionally?

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laughlin1947 | @laughlin1947 | Jan 14 7:42pm

In reply to @1995victoria "my oncologist said no to meloxicam.......tylenol yes NSAIDS no" + (show)

@1995victoria Meloxicam only has a problem when taken on an empty stomach. Can cause some stomach irritation as time goes on. But oncology treatment issues represent an entirely different scenario.

indyanthony | @indyanthony | Jan 14 8:37pm

In reply to @laughlin1947 "@indyanthony I think the typical dosage of Meloxicam is 15 mg once a day. So, splitting..." + (show)

@laughlin1947 yes, actually I have switched to Meloxicam 15 mg every morning since I left my last comment. It seems to work better for me because I can get through more of the day without breaking out the NSAIDs. I find it annoying to have to take meds every three hours!