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Title: Which over the counter Med is better?
Post by: Ittai on December 17, 2017, 09:06:37 am
I generally use Advil or store brands for Pain Relief, Headaches/ Migraines .
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Post by: aflyingmonkey on December 17, 2017, 10:54:21 am
I use store brand -- Walmart -- generic motrin/advil/ibuprofen for decades, I've found it gives me pain relief same as the name brand & so much cheaper.   


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Post by: sbenkoski on December 17, 2017, 11:37:12 am
I try to use good old Aspirins, and i use the wonder golden paste made with Turmeric trust me don't knock it till you have tried it. Its amazing !
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Post by: hkckk5 on December 17, 2017, 11:57:19 am
My husband swears by WalMart generic for Tylenol. I myself use the brand Tylenol. I have not had any luck with the generic like my husband did.
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Post by: BATISTAGIRL663 on December 19, 2017, 01:31:27 pm
i like Aleve it works great for me !
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Post by: luvh8tragedy87 on December 19, 2017, 02:54:17 pm
I usually use Excedrin and/or Tylenol. Sometimes the headache is a little different and then Aleve works pretty well. Other times turmeric actually works just as good. It really depends on the headache.
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Post by: mamatygress on December 19, 2017, 03:11:54 pm
I use Great Value from Walmart.  Works just as well as Advil or Motrin and saves money.
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Post by: Gerianne on December 20, 2017, 06:12:56 am
a cold pack works wonders.
so does the acupressure point between your thumb and first finger.
someone can pinch you or you can pinch yourself.
press- release  - press - release - press - release
your headache or head pressure will fade within fifteen minutes.
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Post by: snuggleycutejc on December 20, 2017, 09:02:29 am
The CDC needs to think think think again. Everything dose a job on our kidneys, and otc meds ingredients can be stored in your liver, and if something that is too strong for your body at that time which can travel to your pancreas, you can get appendicitis and gallbladder problems. So, I don't know pain is real  :bad:
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Post by: kingozzy on December 20, 2017, 09:32:42 am
I take Advil as well when I get aches and pains and a tough headache.
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Post by: potluck6 on December 20, 2017, 01:48:11 pm
Use ibruprofen  walmart equal brand so much cheaper then  advil. 2 works great on headache or sore throat.
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Post by: shawnix on December 20, 2017, 10:53:59 pm
Excedren is great for pain. Whenever I feel a headache coming, it knocks it out quickly.
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Post by: beatsdrop on January 02, 2018, 07:10:49 pm
Aleve helps with my back pain big time.
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Post by: heidi0902 on January 02, 2018, 07:13:45 pm
I usually like to use Excedrin, but it depends on the type of pain you are having.
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Post by: Segun15 on January 03, 2018, 07:35:05 am
I use motrin for backache, headaches and muscle aches. Motrin works for me
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Post by: gwilson31 on January 03, 2018, 07:57:33 am
Walmart Ibuprofen works well for me.  Walmart Severe Sinus Headache works on my sinus headaches. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: ghunter on January 03, 2018, 08:11:43 am
I am not really sure, but if over the counter Med is the same as the prescription med, than take them.
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Post by: sak4kat on January 03, 2018, 08:41:56 am
I take Store brand Naproxen for joint and menstrual pain.  Since I get a discount on store brand I try and buy it for everything.  I do have Ibuprofen and Tylonal (again store brand) available for headaches and fevers.  My husband is anti store brand.  I have a sister who went through 2 1/2 - 3 years of pharmacy school before dropping out and she said it's the same medicine and doses... I don't buy name brand jeans, don't buy name  brand drugs.
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Post by: michele2042 on January 03, 2018, 09:18:51 am
We avoid any meds if possible but sometimes we have to use something, for me it's Aleve.   Now on the rare occasions when I get a cold, it's Nyquil all the way. 
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Post by: linderlizzie on January 03, 2018, 09:29:46 am
Ibuprofen works for so many things, I'd have to vote for it as the best.

:fish:
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Post by: mrisha on January 03, 2018, 09:31:30 am
I think it's depend on the individual.  I use Aleve.
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Post by: brian8713 on January 03, 2018, 12:24:44 pm
The store brands are the same thing. Go with whichever is cheaper (which may be the name brand after coupons/discounts) ...
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Post by: Cbsteffen on January 03, 2018, 01:24:21 pm
I use store brand -- Walmart -- generic motrin/advil/ibuprofen for decades, I've found it gives me pain relief same as the name brand & so much cheaper.   

But Advil and ibuprofen aren’t quite the same. Advil is candy-coated ibuprofen. There is no such thing as natural candy-coating.
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Post by: adriarobi on January 03, 2018, 01:48:52 pm
I only use these in extreme pain.  I use generic, Walmart or Walgreens ibuprofin. (sp?)

Mostly, I get allergic reactions from them, so often just go to a htg pad. Solves a lot of pain problems, without money. Can use in bed, and helps you go to sleep.

I have learned to be more pain tolerant, or use a rub....for arthritis .

Pain meds, otc or rx all have their side affects, and I don't wan'em.  I tend to get some reaction to them.

 :rose:

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Post by: makeblessed on January 03, 2018, 05:08:24 pm
I don't know, have tried several several, none are good for the liver or kidneys I don't think so unless I really need to take them I stay away from them and when I do take I drink plenty of water!
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Post by: JaniceSW on January 03, 2018, 05:22:44 pm
Normally, when I need OTC medication, it's when I've been doing more physical things than I usually do and I not only want relief from aches and pains but I also want to sleep.  See, I have arthritis in about all my joints and also don't sleep very well.  So what I take is Motrin PM usually.  It relieves the aches, knocks me out, and I usually wake up without feeling like somebody beat me up!
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Post by: gtdoss on January 03, 2018, 05:30:11 pm
We've used the Costco Kirkland brand of ibuprophen for years and years. It's about the same as Walmart's Equate, but we're just used to getting the big bottles at Costco. We haven't bought a name brand (Advil and Motrin) for a very, very long time. If there's any way to pinch a penny, I'm in there pinching away, LOL! :thumbsup:
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Post by: vg7405 on January 03, 2018, 07:29:19 pm
I tend to use Excedrin. It is VERY effective against migraines.
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Post by: timvolley on January 03, 2018, 07:53:04 pm
i have no idea i dont get that many headaches
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Post by: didiinvent on January 03, 2018, 07:53:13 pm
I try to use good old Aspirins, and i use the wonder golden paste made with Turmeric trust me don't knock it till you have tried it. Its amazing !

Sounds great … :)
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Post by: bigfoot951 on January 04, 2018, 05:22:45 pm
I wouldn't take Advil or anything in that class.  I stick with natural supplements and that has served me a thousand times better than anything like advil.
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Post by: gaby_ro_2004 on January 04, 2018, 07:46:10 pm
I forgot what pain means,especially headache.I am drinking my Shakeology every single day and my migraines are gone.
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Post by: didiinvent on January 11, 2018, 11:49:26 am
Tell me and I will forget.  Show me and I might remember.  Involve me and I will understand … Ben Franklin … :)
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Post by: natashaspy on January 11, 2018, 05:16:44 pm
I use Motrin more than anything, seems to be the cures for almost everything that ails me.
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Post by: bremer51 on January 11, 2018, 09:00:26 pm
I take aspirin or if I have bad pain, I'll take naproxen.
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Post by: InfuseMe1 on January 11, 2018, 10:25:21 pm
think Motrin is good for pain and Excedrin for really bad headaches
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Post by: sdenimandlace1 on January 12, 2018, 05:32:28 am
We have the store brand of each in the house for just in case we need them.
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Post by: teresa3200 on January 12, 2018, 05:16:18 pm
There really isn't any difference in generic and brand name.
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Post by: freedavis on January 12, 2018, 06:34:50 pm
I think your advil and motron is best.  Flonase for sinus is so great.