Can ibuprofen and acetaminophen be taken together safely?

ibuprofen and Tylenol work on different mechanisms, these drugs can be LETHAL if you take an overdose. Many teenagers have died after swallowing a bottle of Tylenol.

Ibuprofen can cause intestinal bleeding and ulcers.

Tylenol can cause liver failure or even death!

You can safely take Tylenol and Ibuprofen together as they are totally different drugs the combination of drugs controls high fevers, aches and pains, and several other conditions. However as with any drug you should speak with your doctor/pharmacist before taking anything new.

Ibuprofen is considered a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug meaning it blocks pain and reduces inflammation.

Tylenol is an analgesic (pain reliever) which is used for pain relief and fever reduction.

These drugs can cause serious side effects, so make sure you read the label, and the prescribing information before you take the drugs. If in doubt speak with your pharmacist who is very knowledgeable in this area and will advise you of the correct dosage, and the contraindications of the two drugs combined.