If you cant take aspirin what's best to take?

Answer 1

It depends what you are taking it for. ibuprofen (advil) is an anti-inflammatory which will help with headache pain, muscular pain, joint pain, pain from an injury or surgery (where there is swelling), it is the best OTC all around painkiller. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) works in a different way, and will not help pain from swelling so much, which is where the majority of our pain comes from, it is better for nerve pain.

Answer 2

It would depend on what the real source of your allergy is, be it an NSAID allergy or the binders used to make the pill. If it is an NSAID allergy you should be okay with Tylenol (or generic). I would suggest visiting with your local allergist to determine the type and severity of your allergy before taking anything.

Answer 3

It depends on why you can't take it, so you should consult a physician or pharmacist for help with your specific circumstances. Possible alternates are acetaminophen/paracetamol/apap (all the same thing), naproxen, or ibuprofen. However, some of these may cause the same problems you're having with aspirin, so definitely ask the pharmacist or physician first.

Answer 4

If i have an allergy to aspirin and start tyo have arthritic pain in fingers and knees what other antiinflammatory can i safely take for pain?

Answer 5

You can try Ibufrofen.