• marcos@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    Drugs have side effects. Everything is has a complex cost-benefit relation with some unknown parameters.

    Don’t normalize putting random substances in your body for minor reasons.

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      10 months ago

      I’m sorry, random substances? I can agree with you, save the medicine for when you really need it. But ibuprofen isn’t random.

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      10 months ago

      “Don’t normalize taking a minor analgesic for minor pains”

      Brother what are you saying

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          Acetaminophen is one that terrifies me. I’m a recovered alcoholic since 2017, but I still think of how much that decade prior must have damaged my liver. My doctor said that basically any NSAID can put stress on the liver, but especially acetaminophen, so I read labels before I buy any meds because it’s in so many things.

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            Worth noting that acetaminophen/paracetamol is not an NSAID, but you are correct that it’s broken down in the liver. Ibuprofen, however, is broken down in the stomach and absorbed in the stomach lining so it should be easier on the liver. However, best to consult a doctor.

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            Definitely true but I only take acetaminophen once or twice in a month and I don’t drink at all. So this is going to be up to your individual liver health. Generally it shouldn’t cause a problem, most people just need to look out if they’re combining medications (try not to anyways!) to make sure they’re not double dosing acetaminophen.

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              10 months ago

              Definitely varies individually! Yet, I cringe every time my alcoholic brother catches a cold and starts drinking Nyquil straight from the bottle, on top of the usual brandy and whiskey

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        10 months ago

        My words were harsh, but they are way more intense than deserved.

        The net-value of that opinion is negative. But not enough to impose. I’d say a disclaimer is in order, and so I’ve added one.