Guest tearose Posted February 12, 2004 Report Share Posted February 12, 2004 When I take an over the counter pain reliever I usually reach for tylenol or the generic tylenol. I don't understand why it makes me so sleepy. It really knocks me out! Does this happen to anyone else? I'm wondering if maybe I should try something else or it's just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roelse Posted February 12, 2004 Report Share Posted February 12, 2004 Tylenol is a problem for me too! Aleve is the best for me. Sometimes I try aspirin.Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurehope Posted February 12, 2004 Report Share Posted February 12, 2004 Since I've had POTS, I dread taking Tylenol as it makes me dizzy and sleepy. I now use ibuprofin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarthMother Posted February 13, 2004 Report Share Posted February 13, 2004 I also use ibuprofin ... but I can only handle half the dose. I take one tablet. It either works or it doesn't ... but two just makes me sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted February 14, 2004 Report Share Posted February 14, 2004 Since POTS I haven't been able to take any pain relievers they all make my symtoms worse. It makes me feel like I ate a bag of sugar. If I have any aches or pains I just live with it. Its not worth taking anything and feeling like a zombie the rest of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genie Posted February 14, 2004 Report Share Posted February 14, 2004 Yeah, I do better on ibuprofin than on Tylenol too. Am very sensitive to most med's anyway but pain killer types are usually the worst for me anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlacat Posted February 15, 2004 Report Share Posted February 15, 2004 The only time I have to take tylenol is sometimes during my period cause of cramps but since I'm on the neurontin for my neuropathy I dont have to take tylenol as much as I used to.The pharmacist told me to only take tylenol with my meds.Carlacat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethansmom Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 I use Motrin (ibuprofen) and it works well. I haven't noticed a correlation between taking pain meds and sleepiness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louby Posted February 17, 2004 Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 Hello,Sorry everyone, I'm guessing Tylenol is a brand name, any ideas what the actual drug is?Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justme Posted February 17, 2004 Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 The active drug in Tylenol is Acetaminophen. My wife refuses to take any pain reliever as they all seem to give her very painful headaches. This includes Acetaminophen and Ibuprofin. I have never had her try Aleve. She is really against using any type of drug in the first place though. Her doctor told her to start taking a baby aspirin every day and we think that the little 81mg tablet is actually making her very sick at night as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louby Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 Thanks Just-me, we know Acetaminophen as Paracetamol in the UK.This is really interesting, I suffer with terrible headaches, and always used to take ibuprofen or aspirin. I was recommended to avoid ibuprofen, and especially Aspirin as this thins the blood (Ibuprofen is not recommended for asthmatics as it can make them symptomatic) so I took the decision to revert back to Paracetamol, but it never seemed to take the edge of the headaches, so as I never experienced any problems with ibuprofen I reverted back to it (I would not take aspirin though, if this drug was found now it would never be approved for public use in the UK). I can't say I remember any side effects with Acetaminophen/Paracetamol, but who knows - I do seem to remember it making me sleepy but thought this was associated with the headaches. Over the weekend if I suffer from a headache I shall take Paracetamol in the interests of science... I'm also spending the weekend with my in-laws, and if it makes me sleepy this may be quite a bonus. ( I love them really)It may also be worth noting, that many brand name medications contain caffine, it's a fairly small dose (usually about the same as in a can of full fat coke) - the generic varieties usuallly don't contain caffine but just the drug - I'm unsure if this may affect headaches or problems in certain people?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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