Painkillers- Over The Counter Survey Follow up (Best Meds)
By DB
@dgobucks226 (37621)
June 18, 2017 3:32pm CST
Here are the "answers" to the recent scientific study I posted published by the Business Insider and conducted at the Cleveland Clinic & Harvard Medical School. According to this one study, these are the most effective painkillers used to treat the following symptoms:
Fever= Advil/Motrin
Headache= Tylenol
Muscle Soreness= Advil/Motrin
Menstrual Cramps= Advil/Motrin
Hangover= Aleve & Advil/Motrin
Arthritis= Aleve
Sinusitis= Advil/Motrin
Earache= Advil/Motrin
Toothaches= Advil/Motrin
Of course, some of you might disagree with these findings. You may find taking a different brand works better for your pain management or symptoms, and I welcome your opinions/personal experiences in reacting to what the study says.
Anyway, I thought the study was interesting, insightful, and might be helpful, for some deciding on what OTC could work best for them for a particular ailment.
Thanks for all who previously participated in the prior discussion, and I hope you will share your opinions on these results.
*Personal Note: The answers expressed here are not my personal opinion on which OTC's are best. I'm just the messenger and thought it might be a thought provoking article for discussion.
*Personal Note: The answers expressed here are not my personal opinion on which OTC's are best. I'm just the messenger and thought it might be a thought provoking article for discussion.6 people like this
6 responses
@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
20 Jun 17
I used to take Tylenol - then I used Advil . . . and then I switched to "generic" 
. I was told as long as the active ingredient in the generic was the same as the brand name, it was comparable. Now I try to go without any of that stuff . . .. I'm all for natural remedies if possible.
. I was told as long as the active ingredient in the generic was the same as the brand name, it was comparable. Now I try to go without any of that stuff . . .. I'm all for natural remedies if possible.1 person likes this
@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
23 Jun 17
@dgobucks226 Well, I try not to take anything at all. Fevers are a good thing, so I let it run its course. Headaches, I sleep it off or try to use reflexology and acupressure. The other pains I don't get much of - I try to eat right, exercise, and get good rest to "maintain". Ginger is good for tummy aches and nausea. Throwing garlic into everything seems to help with the onset of a cold.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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23 Jun 17
@much2say Some good pointers there! Heard about the ginger for stomach aches. I know garlic is good for many things they say, and I like garlic, but does't do much for your breath
Heard about the ginger for stomach aches. I know garlic is good for many things they say, and I like garlic, but does't do much for your breath@dgobucks226 (37621)
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20 Jun 17
Yes, the generic seems to work just as well. What kind of natural remedies do you use for pain?
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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28 Aug
Yes, I don't buy brand name Ibuprofen either. Works fine for my aches and pains.
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@porwest (112933)
• United States
28 Aug
@dgobucks226 I can't think of any name brand OTC meds I buy, honestly.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
9 Dec 18
@dgobucks226 Thanks for sharing either way. I think we have Advil here....I'm pretty sure we do. If I was to take a tablet for something it would be Panadol or Nurofen.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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10 Dec 18
You bet I think all of these offer pain relief. Some our better suited for certain symptoms. Thanks for your input!
I think all of these offer pain relief. Some our better suited for certain symptoms. Thanks for your input!1 person likes this
@teamfreak16 (43677)
• Denver, Colorado
18 Jun 17
Looks like I should switch to Advil!
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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18 Jun 17
Hey, it can't hurt, but that's only 1 survey's opinion. Just remember and this is important...Aleve is best for hangovers
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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18 Jun 17
It works extremely well for swelling and inflammation . A lot of the symptoms in this survey involve swelling as one of the symptoms. I have a bad back and use Advil for it. Works well for me. I'm sure there are many things that factor into the decisions we make.
A lot of the symptoms in this survey involve swelling as one of the symptoms. I have a bad back and use Advil for it. Works well for me. I'm sure there are many things that factor into the decisions we make.