Please, please, please, if you use these medications check with your health care provider to make sure that based on your health conditions or medications that these drugs are safe for you to take.
NSAIDs or Anti-inflammatories
1. ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) - 200 mg
2. naproxsyn (Aleve) - 220 mg
These can cause GI upset, bleeding, cardiovascular disease and kidney disease.
AVOID if you are on a blood thinner such as coumadin, plavix, pradaxa, eliquis, xarelto, etc.
Pain Reliever
1. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
a. regular strength - 325 mg
b. extra strength - 500 mg
c. arthritis strength - 650 mg
AVOID if you have liver disease
Caution if you are taking along with pain pills such as percocet, norco or vicoden as they also contain acetaminophen
Combo Pills
1. Advil 125 mg + acetaminophen 250 mg
Topical
1. diclofenac gel (Voltaren)
