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Study: Motrin, Tylenol combination as effective as opioids for pain in the ER (upi.com)
10 points by arikr on Nov 7, 2017 | hide | past | favorite | 4 comments


Within the past month, I had 9/10 pain after pulling or tearing something in my back. Went to the ER/urgent care because I couldn't function. This is what they gave me (ibuprofen + acetaminophen). It worked so-so. Opioids should be used less than antibiotics, which also should be rationed.

PS: UPI is owned by the Moonies.

EDIT: There's already a rebuttal editorial from ACSH (a pro-industry trade association) https://www.acsh.org/printpdf/12089 I'm sure they're going to say Fentanyl is the best thing ever.


Motrin and Tylenol together are great for pain due to inflammation and fever. I highly doubt they are as effective as opioids for ALL forms of pain. Luckily opioids can often be used in conjunction with Tylenol. Hence Vicodin.


This 'article' is two sentences with no link to the actual study.





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