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OTC pain relievers—aspirin, Tylenol (acetaminophen), or Motrin or Advil (ibuprofen)—can help you manage the discomfort associated with sinus headaches
Sinusitis usually: Occurs after a viral upper respiratory infection or cold
Medications like acetaminophen, naproxen and ibuprofen can help relieve headaches
Various OTC medications may help relieve symptoms like pain
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Horwitz stresses that you should talk to your Pain relievers—NSAIDs, including aspirin and ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), can help with less severe migraines
Advil is harder on the stomach and the kidneys, while Tylenol is harder on the liver
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Penicillins, such as amoxicillin and ampicillin
These situations can raise your risk of liver damage if you take acetaminophen
Like other NSAIDs, ibuprofen relieves inflammation, which causes pain, or blocks pain signals going to the brain
For many people, over-the-counter medications, like Advil and Tylenol, are enough to reduce symptoms while the virus runs its course
64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect
Dual-action products, called Motrin Dual-Action and
An over-the-counter (OTC) painkiller like Tylenol (acetaminophen) or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) like Advil or Motrin (ibuprofen) A steroid nasal spray like Flonase (fluticasone propionate) A variety of medications can lead to rebound headaches
Ibuprofen is in the drug class Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Muscle ache or pulled/strained muscle
6am Ibuprofen 400mg; 9am Tylenol 1000mg; 12pm Ibuprofen 400mg; 3pm Tylenol 1000mg; 6pm Ibuprofen 400mg; 9pm Tylenol 1000mg
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer
Also relieves pain due to menstrual pains, period cramps, muscle aches, & minor arthritis pains